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This is the 2011-12 Annual Report for the Center for Experiential Learning at Loyola University Chicago.

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  • center for experiential learning

    annual report 2011-2012

    experience with Direc tion

    impact

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    Impact, as a verb, is commonly defined as effect or influence; as a noun, impact is commonly defined as collision, but it also means a force exerted by a new idea. Students at loyola university chicago engage in multiple forms of experiential learning, in which they experience the force of new learning, effecting organizations and the community,

    while influencing their future goalsthat is the impact of experiential learning at loyola.

    loyolas center for experiential learning (cel) is celebrating five years since launching in august 2007. the work of the cel is best represented by its impact on student learning and its impact on the community. During the past five years, we have created numerous opportunities for students throughout chicago, connecting students to service-learning opportunities, internship positions, research roles, and student employment/work-study positions at premier organizations. in the past year, we expanded community partnerships and enhanced our partnerships with many community organizations and employers across the chicago-land area.

    in essence, the cel has grown in the past five years in breadth and depth, featuring new initiatives and programs, while enhancing academic support programs:

    launching the eportfolio program, where students are able to collect, document, and reflect upon their learning in a digital portfolio and create a professional portfolio;

    implementing a comprehensive Student employment program, increasing on campus employment opportunities for students while facilitating one of the nations largest off-campus work-study programs;

    Facilitating the loyola undergraduate research opportunities program (lurop) in which faculty, staff, and graduate students mentor undergraduate students in research projects with 12 funded fellowships that culminate in the undergraduate research Symposium;

    Fostering learning through internship opportunities in the academic internship program, which allows students to enroll in a course while they are participating in an internship to leverage their learning and enhance their professional experience in the internship;

    connecting students to the community through the Service-learning program, in which 45 50 service-learning courses are offered consistently each semester, which engages students in the community directly or through community-based projects, bringing topics they are studying in class to life.

    as you review this annual report, you will identify examples of the tangible impact of student work in research labs, in organizations, and in the larger community, contributing to the transformative education in the Jesuit tradition of loyola university chicago.

    in service,

    patrick m. green, edDDirector, Center for Experiential Learning Clinical Instructor of Experiential Learning

    Defining experiences in Undergraduate Research p. 4 - 7

    capturing achievements in the ePortfolio Program p. 8 - 9

    earning Successfully in the Student Employment Program p. 10 11

    Vital contributions through Community Partnerships p. 12 13

    Growing programs in Community-based Federal Work Study p. 14 15

    engaging and making change in Service-Learning p. 16 - 18

    learning by doing in Academic Internships p. 19 21

    Featuring loyola programs in Service and Internships p. 22 23

    experience with Direc tion

    annual report 2011 - 2012 impact

    let te r from the Dir ec tor

    Over 160 Loyola students presented their research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium during the Weekend of Excellence.

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    T h R o U g h T h E Loyo L A U n d E R g R A d UAT E R E S E A R C h opportunities program (lurop), undergraduates participate in transformative, original research through twelve unique fellowship programs. lurop offers workshops, resources and other opportunities to enhance the research experience for fellows and other undergraduate researchers.

    lurop funded an increased number of fellowships in 2011-2012 and established new and enhanced research events. a particular highlight was the piloting of uniV 391: internship Seminar in undergraduate research, which provides students who are conducting research with a rich opportunity to enhance their experience by gaining an understanding of research ethics, investigating research implications on real-world settings, and by preparing to present and publish research professionally.

    lurop is excited to expand its fellowship group in the coming year. the carroll and adelaide Johnson Scholarship, housed in the Gannon center for women and leadership, provides rising juniors with opportunities to conduct global interdisciplinary research focused on women and leadership with faculty and external mentors.

    UnDe rg r aDUate rese arch

    Defining experiences i n U n D e r g r a D Uat e r e s e a r c h

    Jackie Peterson presents to Dr. Samuel Attoh, Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Research, at the Chicago Area Undergraduate Research Symposium. Loyola was the host institution for this years event, which is one of the largest student-run regional symposia in the country.

    The greatest part of undergraduate research is the ability to explore new areas in your field and gain first-hand experience about what the world of research is really like... I hope that research will continue to be a major part of my life and to pursue a research-oriented career.

    - Jackie peterson, Molecular Biology 2012, MBa 2013

    percent of lurop survey respondents felt that the research experience made them more equipped with the skills needed to be successful in graduate school or a professional career.

    98100percent of lurop survey respondents felt that the research experience made them better problem solvers and critical thinkers

    LUROP Fellowships 2011-2012

    0 10 20 30 40 50 60

    Provost Fellowship for Undergraduate Research (54)

    Mulcahy Scholars Program (35)

    Research Mentoring Program (12)

    Ricci Scholars Program (6)

    Rudis Fellowship (2)

    Women in Science Enabling Research (4)

    Biology Research Fellowship (6)

    Biology Summer Fellowship (11)

    Carbon Undergraduate Research Fellowship (8)

    Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy Undergraduate Research Fellowship (5)

    Center for Urban Research and Learning Fellowship (10)

    The Joan and Bill Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage Research Fellowship (2)

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    2012 Undergraduate research symposium

    2011-2012 lUrop Distinguished mentor awards

    physical & life sciences (top 3, unranked)

    David collins, molecular Biology (2013), Biology research fellowshipDoes Ephrin-B2 Control the Innervation of Lingual Epithelium by Geniculate and Trigeminal Axons?Mentor: Dr. M. william rochlin, Biology

    Brian sweis, Biology and psychology (2012),carbon fellowship, w/ Krishna l. Bharani, Biology and psychology (2011)Time Course of Inhibitory Control During Analogical Reasoning: An Event-Related Potential ApproachMentor: Dr. robert Morrison, psychology

    Julie Witkowski, Biology (2012) w/ michael hansonExamining Variance in Morphological Characteristics of Scimitar and Tree Babblers (Timaliidae)Mentor: Dr. Sushma reddy, Biology

    social sciences anD hUmanities (top 3, unranked) alyssa pronley, political science and Journalism (2012), rudis fellowship The Role of Due Process: A Comparative Analysis of the Legal Rights Provided by Ghanas Constitution Mentor: Michael walsh J.D., political Science Julia philips-roth, economics and mathematics (2013) The Chilean Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in Chilean Growth and Development Mentors: Dr. Marc hayford, economics and Dr. Mine cinar, economics margaret rusch, psychology (2012), research mentoring program A Profile of English Language Brokers in Chicago Area Elementary Schools Mentor: Vanessa raschke, phD student, psychology

    the lurop Mentor award became the langerbeck award for undergraduate research Mentoring in 2012 and is now co-sponsored by the office of the provost and lurop. the award is named for Mary therese langerbeck, BVM, who trained hundreds of women for careers in the sciences through active engagement in research. the award recognizes mentors who show extraordinary success in providing intensive research experiences for undergraduates.

    WinnersJeffrey Doering, Biologyrobert g. morrison, Psychology

    more than 160 students from across university disciplines and research experiences presented during the undergraduate research Symposium on april 21, 2012. participation in the newly expanded event grew 20% from 2011 and included the addition of oral presentations and a reception and awards ceremony.

    honoraBle mentions Domenic castignetti, PhD, Biologycatherine haden, PhD, Psychologytimothy hoellein, PhD, Biologyadam Kennedy, PhD, Educationlouis lucas, PhD, Biology

    Working with students on research projects is one of my greatest pleasures as a faculty member I find it exciting to see research students grow in confidence and expertise to the point where they are full collaborators in the research enterprise.

    Dr. Jeffrey Doering professor, Biology

    amanda oDell, Graduate Student, Psychologyf. Bryan pickett, PhD, Biologyashley rolnick, Graduate Student, Psychology

    UnDe rg r aDUate rese arch

    aWarD Winners

    Provost Fellow Matthew Kmiecik, a member of Dr. Robert Morrisons lab, presents his work at Loyolas Undergraduate Research Symposium.

    Provost Fellow Angelica Krajewski discusses her research on Polish memoirs with University President Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. Angelica was also selected to present her work at two prestigious national conferences: Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C., and the National Conference for Undergraduate Research.

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    e portfolio

    captUring achievementsi n t h e e p o r t f o l i o

    T h E E P o R T F o L I o P R o g R A m AT Loyo L A U n I v E R S I T y C h I C Ag o is designed to support students, faculty, and staff in the process of creating dynamic, engaging electronic portfolios (eportfolios) as a tool for teaching, learning, reflection, transformation, and assessment. eportfolios focus on transformation through integration. through the process of building an eportoflio, students are required to make connections among academic and co-curricular experiences to identify the skills, abilities, and values fostered across their learning.

    acaDemic coUrses

    BSAD 220: internship & career preparation COMM 382: Journalism practicum CPSY 224: career & life planning PHIL 162: Social & political philosophy PHIL 188: culture & civilization UNIV 101: First-Year Seminar UNIV 290: community-based Service & leadership UNIV 291: community-based research & leadership UNIV 390: organizational change & community leadership UNIV 391: undergraduate research Methods ELPS 429: high impact learning in higher education

    assessment programs

    History Program Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) MSN Asian Nursing Cohort RN to BSN Program Core Writing Seminar

    co - cUrricUlar programs

    Key Experiences Initiative across the Division of Student Development STARS Program

    l o Y o l a u n i V e r S i t Y c h i c a G o

    Loyola student Katelyn Titus demonstrates the ePortfolio technology to Loyola student Molly Kelly in the Center for Experiential Learning.IN 2011-2012, THE EPORTfOLIO PROgRAM:

    engaged 3,152 students 64 loyola faculty and staff members used eportfolio technology

    with students in their courses or programs

    eportfolios were utilized in 18 distinct academic and co-curricular courses/programs in meaningful reflection, learning, and assessment

    I liked being able to see all of the assignments I worked on in one place - it made it easier to reflect on what I did throughout the course of the semester.

    loyola student using eportfolio for an education course

    W h AT S yo U R d I R E C T I o n? E P o R T F o L I o Co n T E S T Meghan Donaghy,a third-year loyola student studying human Services, psychology, and Sociology, was the winner of the inaugural Whats Your Direction? ePortfolio Contest in the fall 2011 semester. her eportfolio demonstrates an integrative, holistic approach, with sections on academic, employment, community-based research, and leadership experiences. when asked about the experience of building an eportfolio Meghan explained, it did help me achieve a new opportunity. i think that it was a unique way for my new boss to see what i have achieved and accomplished and definitely made me stand out from other applicants.

    I used my ePortfolio while applying for a summer position. I submitted my ePortfolio in place of my resume and was commended on its unique and professional layout. Just the fact that it was something unusual to display at a job interview made me stand out from other candidates.

    Meghan Donaghy (13)

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    T h E S T U d E n T E m P Loy m E n T P R o g R A m of loyola university chicago is a learning-centered employment program that encompasses on-campus employment, Federal work-Study employment, and a large community-based Federal work-Study employment initiative. to support each students pursuit of Student employment, the program collaborates closely with the various campus career centers, Financial aid, human resources, and the over 400 on-campus managers who seek to employ our students. additionally, all Student employment positions are posted and filled using a campus-wide on-line database call ramblerlink. this program introduces students to the concepts, processes and rhythm of job seeking and attainment in order for students to be better prepared for future internship and job opportunities.

    THE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROgRAM Of LOYOLA CONNECTS STUDENTS TO:

    Morethan1,800 on-campus job opportunitiesMorethan600 community Based Federal work-Study job opportunitiesUNIV390,a3-creditleadership-focusedinternshipcourseforinternship-levelpositions

    ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunitiesthroughLoyolasStudentLeadership Development certification program

    CustomerServiceTrainingthroughLoyolasMaroonandGoldStandards of excellence customer Service training program

    Student employees bring richness to the loyola university chicago culture that is a critical part of everyones campus and community experience. not only do our Student employees play a significant role in the traditional activities of opening and closing residence halls, raising money through the phone-a-thon, and selling tickets to athletic events; student employees who work in the community help refugees get re-settled, promote literacy in various chicago public Schools, ensure local children receive swim lessons at the McGaw YMca, provide legal assistance to low-income populations at the legal assistance Foundation, and much, much more. at loyola university chicago, the Student employment program aims to bring a high-quality, internship-like experience to all Student employees from their first job through the end of their senior-year internship!

    stUDe nt employme nt

    earning sUccess i n t h e s t U D e n t e m p l oy m e n t p r o g r a m

    I work in the College of Arts and Sciences Deans Office. So I get to help all of the juniors and seniors with their advising needs in hopes of getting them one step closer to graduation. During graduation season, I actually get to work the ceremony itself! Its exciting and a really great experience. - Maya wilkins, student

    A Loyola student provides customer service at the front desk of Simpson residence hall.

    Loyola students work at Felices restaurant, one of four student-run businesses, part of Loyola Limited.

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    vital contriBUtions t h r o U g h co m m U n i t y pa r t n e r s h i p s

    o U R Co m m U n I T y PA R T n E R S A R E I n T E g R A L to a transformative loyola education. nearly 300 hundred organizations hosted thousands of students as service-learners, interns, work study employees, and researchers. loyola students tutored and mentored young people. they assisted refugee families find safe, permanent housing. they helped persons living with hiV/aiDS have access to the care they need. through these and countless other ways, loyola students were given the opportunity to bring their education to life and to make an impact in their community.

    our community partner organizations staff take on the role of educator with our students. they provide a tangible glimpse into the challenges and rewards of their field. they share stories, articles and reflect with students on their experiences as professionals. Between the teaching which happens on campus and the experiences students have in the community, a loyola education is marked with meaningful, relevant learning, aimed at producing the ethical citizens our society needs.

    In helping us to achieve our mission, our Loyola students get the opportunity to observe the everyday struggles these individuals face as they try to access much needed support services (i.e., health care, transportation, food, social services/assistance, etc.). One student even reported that seeing the diversity and struggle of TPANs clients has driven me to become more involved in my community. -Frank Davis, Manager of human resources of test positive aware network (tpan)

    IN 2011-2012, THE CENTER fOR ExPERIENTIAL LEARNINg:

    Hostedtworecruitmentfairsforover100 chicago area non-profitsBuiltrelationshipswith50 new organizations across chicagoCreated156 new service-learning opportunitiesCreated158 new academic internship opportunities

    commUnit y par tne rs

    Established or expanded volunteer pool. 22%

    Increased number of beneficiaries served. 17%

    Other Development 17%

    Improved organizational infrastructure. 13%

    Developed or expanded programs. 13%

    Improved service utilization by beneficiaries. 9%

    Created partnerships with other organizations. 9%

    Loyola student Kelly Brandstatt developed a photo essay detailing her internship with Windy City Habitat for Humanity as part of the Community Engagement Forum during the Weekend of Excellence.

    85%of respondents in the community partner survey indicated that loyola students work increased the capacity of their organization.

    commUnity partners report on hoW loyola stUDents DevelopeD their organizations capacity

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    commUnit y Wor K-stUDy

    T h E Co m m U n I T y- b A S E d FE d E R A L W o R k-S T U dy (C b F W S) program is a learning-centered, student employment program with policy and guidelines aligned with the united States Department of educations federally funded work-study program, a component of the Federal financial aid program. loyolas cBFwS program strategically collaborates with not-for-profit, community-based organizations to provide work-study student support in exchange for a rich learning-through-work experience. the center for experiential learnings community-Based Federal work-Study (cBFwS) program is one of the largest community Service Federal work-Study programs in the country and the third largest in the State of illinois.

    this program enaBles stUDents to WorK

    IN A VARIETY Of ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDINg: MentalHealthCareHospitalResearchEducationSettingsCommunityDevelopmentRefugeeServices

    groWing programs i n co m m U n i t y- B a s e D f e D e r a l W o r K- s t U Dy

    the cBFwS program allows students the opportunity to earn a component of their financial aid award while developing critical employability skills within an intern-ship-like experience that leaves them feeling a sense of real contribution to the community as well as their own resume. increasingly, students working in cBFwS earn awards for their work as well as return to the program year-after-year in order to earn and learn through Student employment.

    COMMUNITY-BASED fEDERAL WORK-STUDY AT A gLANCE:

    621 number of Students participating in cBFwS 81 number of cBFwS partner organizations 90 number of cBFwS work Sites 500,000 approximate amount of Federal Funds distributed to 81 partners

    Since the fall of 2010, a Loyola Student Employee, Elvis Veizi, has worked with my office to put Loyola University students in precincts on Election Day. He has directly recruited 177 students and ensured that hundreds of other returning Loyola Equipment Managers are treated in a way that makes them want to come back election after election. To put this in perspective, in our last primary election, nearly 1 in 10 precincts was staffed by a Loyola student.

    - David orr, cook county clerk

    A Loyola student tutors a Kilmer elementary student through Living Waters Community Church community work-study position.

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    engaging anD maKing change i n s e r v i c e - l e a r n i n g

    se rvice - le ar ning

    Students from the Islamic Community Center of Illinois at work in a class co-taught by Loyola student Noor Alawad (12) as part of her service-learning project for a class.

    S E R v I C E - L E A R n I n g I S a method of teaching and learning in which students enhance their classroom-based understanding of a subject by applying their knowledge to pressing societal challenges in cooperation with one or more community-based organizations. Students service, including volunteer hours, research, advocacy or community education projects, assists community members in achieving their goals while also deepening the students learning in a real world context.

    Anna Sherman volunteered at Christopher House, explaining It is not about showing up and counting hours at all. It is looking forward to the kids, having fun and helping out.

    I felt that this project gave me the best first-hand experience in realizing that even though we may not be the most powerful or influential people alone, we can still have the power to make a change, even a significant one to society.

    - loyola student in hSM 110

    I had the wonderful opportunity to work with a refugee family from Bhutan. Meeting with them each week enlightened me in many ways, for not only did I teach them, but I learned from them as well.

    - loyola student in anth 301

    I really had no idea about the food crisis in Chicago, and now that I am aware of it, I feel like it is my responsibly to help make food easier to obtain.

    - loyola student in uniV 291

    IN 2011-2012, LOYOLAS SERVICE-LEARNINg PROgRAM:

    Offered103 classes in 34 different academic programs/majorsEngaged 2,780 studentsDeliveredapproximately106,914 hours of unpaid service partnered with over 150 non-profit and community-based organizations

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    students efforts in service-learning classes responded to important social issues and collaborated with a diverse set of community organization partners:

    Students in loyolas environmental Studies and honors programs supported the institute for cultural affairs efforts to create a city-wide resource map of environmental activism under the direction of Dr. reuben Keller.

    health Systems Management students, under Dr. regina conway-phillips, collaborated with access community healthcare to lay the groundwork for a community education campaign, while others built a multi-tiered research and advocacy partnership with high ridge YMca to support anti-obesity and family wellness efforts.

    Dr. Jennifer parks and Bryan Kibbe took the philosophy Departments tradition of participating in intercollegiate ethics Bowls into local catholic Middle Schools, where their students learned case-based ethics by teaching it to 8th graders

    Students in one of Dr. Marjorie Kruvands communications classes developed a family literacy awareness campaign to support partners for rogers parks education plan; another of her classes created a complete marketing plan for taller de Jos, a nonprofit in the little Village neighborhood.

    Healthcare 22%

    Social work/human services 10%

    Business 5%

    Humanities 28%

    Education 4%

    Communications 8%

    Environment & Sustainability 10%

    Social Sciences 14%

    areas of acaDemic focUs for service-learning classes

    learning By Doing i n ac a D e m i c i n t e r n s h i p s

    T h E AC A d E m I C I n T E R n S h I P program fosters experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Students receiving academic credit for internships enroll in a course that grounds the experiential learning through the involvement of a loyola university chicago instructor. with site supervisors as co-educators, students in an academic internship course engage in real world professional experiences, allowing students to learn by doing and to reflect upon that learning.

    ac aDemic inte r nships

    90percent of students report their academic internship class to have enhanced connections between academic knowledge and their experience in a professional setting.

    87 percent of students report their internships as instrumental in leading to future opportunities.ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS AT A gLANCE:

    in 2011-2012, over 300 employers provided internship opportunities and field placements to over 2,000 loyola students.

    1501 loyola students completed academic internships throughout the 2011 2012 academic year

    over 40 academic internship courses are offered throughout the university

    se rvice - le ar ning

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    Non Profit (49%)

    For Profit (38%)

    Government (13%)

    AC A d E m I C I n T E R n S h I P S o F T E n L E A d students to opportunities of employment. Many students convert their internships into employment positions, while others leverage the skills they developed at an internship to move to other opportunities. Students at loyola university chicago often build on their transformative internship experiences and achieve their professional goals!

    Jonah robinson (12), a human Services major focusing on Gerontology and aging, interned at caring connections for Seniors and at little Brothers-Friends of the elderly. his internship at caring connections for Seniors (pictured here) garnered him the arrupe person for others award through the community-based Federal work-Study Student employment program. his internship at little Brothers-Friends of the elderly has led to a full-time employment opportunity.

    Our internships are designed to expose students to older adults and give them an opportunity to learn directly from the elders by giving them a chance to meet regularly on a friendly basis. Jonah through his time with Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly was able to reconfirm that the field of gerontology was his true calling. Elders really enjoy their time with him.

    - christine Bertrand, intergenerational coordinator,little Brothers - Friends of the elderly, chicago chapter

    Brittany hull (12) a Biology major, developed an eportfolio (pictured here) of her many experiences at loyola, including her internships, involvement in student organizations, student employment, course work, and study abroad experiences. She interned at the chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo and transferred her skills to a year of service after graduation. Brittany will serve as an americorps ViSta at handson Suburban chicago.

    My time at Brookfield Zoo opened my eyes to my real passion, helping and teaching others about the importance of conservation and getting kids excited about the environment and outdoors. The Jesuit ideal of helping and serving others has led me to want to give back to the community that has given me so much, and hopefully give me the opportunity to help young kids learn and grow so that they can find their lifes passion and be able to lead extraordinary lives of their own.

    Brittany hull

    ac aDemic inte r nships

    acaDemic internship sites 2011-2012

    Loyola student Brittany Hulls internship with Brookfield Zoo fueled her passion for conservation and desire to motivate youth regarding environmental issues.

    Loyola student Jonah Robinsons internship experiences strengthened his desire to make a difference within the senior community and led to a full time position at Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly.

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    Loyo L A n A m E d FI n A L I S T F o R P R E S I d E n T I A L AWA R d F o R S E R v I C E

    featUreD loyola programs

    loyola was one of 14 institutions chosen as a Finalist for the presidential awardee in the presidents community Service higher education honor roll

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    loyolas neW social JUstice internship grant program

    in collaboration with the office of Financial aid, loyolas cel created a new scholarship program that not only meets students financial needs, but also fosters new internship opportunities for students. Since many students require financial support to attend college, they are required to work part-time, which may prohibit them from participating in significant learning experiences such as internships.

    the Social Justice internship Grant program was created to facilitate opportunities for students with financial need to engage in meaningful internships. the cel worked closely with two premier organizations in chicago, catholic charities and Misercordia heart of Mercy, to create internship opportunities for loyola students. Students will work 300 hours throughout the year at one of these organizations, while taking an internship course and discussing issues surrounding social justice in their work and life, and receiving a $5,000 tuition scholarship.

    loyola receives state grant for paiD internship program

    loyola university chicago received the illinois Board of higher education (iBhe) cooperative work Study grant of $29,050 to increase paid internships for students. the grant reimburses employers half of loyola student salaries for paid internships. this program supports students by encouraging paid internships, fostering employer relations, and increasing internship opportunities. the center for experiential learning has received this state-funded grant each year since 2008.

    featUring loyola programs i n s e r v i c e a n D i n t e r n s h i p s

    loyola university chicago was awarded as a Finalist for the presidential

    awardee in the presidents community Service higher education

    honor roll. out of 642 institutions that applied, loyola was one of 14

    institutions chosen as a Finalist. this award is the federal

    governments highest recognition for higher

    education institutions that reflect the values

    of exemplary community service and service-

    learning, while also achieving meaningful

    outcomes in their communities. each year

    the corporation for national and community

    Service and the u.S. Department of education

    honors the nations leading colleges and

    universities, students, faculty members, and staff for

    their commitment to bettering the communities through

    community service and service-learning. Since the award began in 2006,

    loyola has been named to the honor roll twice (2006, 2008), honor roll

    with distinction (2009), and awarded the presidential awardee (2010)

    and Finalist (2011-2012).

    OpenLoyoLas New

    s o c i a L J u s t i c e i N t e r N s h i p GraNt proGram

    Announcing Loyolas newest internship opportunity for students a one-year academic internship at one of Chicagos premier non-profit organizations focusing on social justice work.

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