Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D.Associate Dean

Center for Distance Learning

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Mara M. Kaufmann, N.D., APRNAssociate Professor and Mentor

Center for Distance Learning

SLOAN-C 15th Int. Conf.Friday, October 30, 2009Session 4, Room: Bonaire 78:45a.m. - 9:20a.m.

Our Experiences Service Learning and Service

eLearningMara:• University of Colorado, Nursing

multiple SL projects(1998 – 2002)– Local and state wide communities

• SUNY Plattsburgh, courses Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Clinical Practicum for RN to BS students– Local agencies and schools

• SUNY Empire State College, Nursing courses Educational Planning, Professional Issues and Leadership, and Community Health – Across the state of New York

Tom:• University at Albany Project

Renaissance first year experience program “living and learning” (1996-2000)– Pen Pal exchange with Troy

School District

• University at Albany Honors College course Social and Community Informatics (2007)– Ronald McDonald House, Peace

Action, Capital City Rescue Mission, and Food Pantries for the Capital District

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=61349

“Today's students are the first globally connected citizens, able to use their computers and cell phones to connect to all regions of the Earth and contribute to a global discussion through Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and unlimited web sites.

Instead of ignoring this fact, we should welcome the opportunity to promote a deeper kind of global awareness using the dynamic ways that new technologies allow.”

http://www.serve.gov/

Empire State College enables motivated

adults, regardless of geography or life circumstance, to

design a rigorous, individualized

academic program and earn a college

degree.

Our Mission

The college, as the premier institution for adult learning within SUNY and across the nation:

• supports learners as active partners in their education;

• transcends the boundaries of time, place and ways of learning;

• integrates and engages learners with their past, present and future creative and intellectual lives;

• creates and supports cooperative initiatives among all segments of the population to foster respect, civility and a welcoming environment; and

• supports the social, cultural and economic development andsustainability of both its learners and their communities.

Vision 2015

http://www.esc.edu/presidentsoffice

CDL Facebook fan page created on March 12, 2009.

542 fans as of October 7, 2009

Most fans from the US, and 19 other countries

CDL students, employees and graduates

CDL Student Average Age

Sept.2007 33.7

2006-07 35.07

2005-06 37.8

Participant Age

18-24 12%

25-34 39%

35-44 30%

45-54 15%

55+ 4%

News items, event notification, student questions

Faculty profiles, and student discussions

Sharing information among students

Sharing more about ourselves with students

Our Question?

How do we as educators prepare our students in gaining the knowledge and experience required to lead in facilitating societal change in their immediate and global communities?

Societal Change and Our Online Students...

• History

– Historical Preservation• Elizabeth Cady Stanton student in

Johnstown NY

• Community Human Service– Community Organizing

• Altes Award winner Dr. Joyce McKnight

Societal Change and Our Online Students…

• Nursing Courses– Service Learning Project/Clinical

• Community Health Nursing

• Professional Issues and Leadership – Leadership Development Portfolio

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.  Anais Nin 

http://www.esc.edu

Questions: Ours and Yours

• What has been your experience with service learning?

• What ideas do you have for developing service learning or service e-learning at your institution?

Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D.Associate Dean

Center for Distance LearningTom.Mackey@esc.edu

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See Our Handout for our

References and Notes!

Mara M. Kaufmann, N.D. APRNAssociate Professor and Mentor

Center for Distance LearningMara.Kaufmann@esc.edu