Service-Learning Community Partnership Series

These discussion-based programs bring community partners to campus to talk about their work as well as the needs of their organization and clients.  These sessions are designed to assist faculty, staff, and students in learning more about potential issues, needs, and partners in the community and to stimulate creative thinking about service-learning courses.

All events are held in the Center for Teaching and Learning, 201 University Hall

Monday September 15th
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Behavioral Connections Victims Services
Julie Broadwell, Program Manager
Victims Services provides 24/7 crisis intervention and support to victims of domestic/dating violence and sexual assault.  Victim advocates provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, medical and legal advocacy, and referrals for sexual assault, stalking and dating/domestic victims.  The presenter will give an overview of the different services for victims as well as areas in which the staff hopes to expand with university and service-learning partnerships.
Presentation (pdf format)
Behavioral Connections Website

Tuesday, October 7th
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wood County Historical Society
Kelli Kling, Marketing, PR, and Special Events
The Wood County Historical Center, formerly the County Poor House, preserves and interprets unique aspects of local history through exhibits, programs, tours, and events, from revealing "Victorian's Secret", a look at underwear and the women's movement of the Victorian era, to tackling tough issues like mental health and the Lunatic Asylum.  Join us as we discuss current and future partnership possibilities.
Presentation (pdf format)
Wood County Historical Society Website

Thursday, October 30th
Toledo GROWs
Michael Szuberla, Manager
Michael Szuberla will provide information about Toledo GROWs, a community gardening outreach program of the Toledo Botanical Garden that involves citizens in Lucas and Wood counties in community gardening programs.  Toledo GROWs helps low-income participants cultivate fresh produce to support a healthful and affordable diet while building community pride and stewardship.  Mr. Szuberla will also be able to discuss specific ways in which Toledo GROWs and BGSU can partner for service-learning opportunities.
Presentation (pdf format)
Toledo GROWs Website

To REGISTER, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at: 419-372-6898 or mailto: ctlt@bgsu.edu

For program details, contact the Office of Service-Learning
Bowling Green State University
305-A University Hall
419-372-9287
slbgsu@bgsu.edu