DALLAS— As a new campus in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the U.S., UNT Dallas is committed to creating a culture of public service and civic engagement. Qualifying students will now have the opportunity to become part of the Texas Campus Compact Students-in-Service program, funded by AmeriCorps. For 300 hours of approved service activities, each student can earn $1,175 toward the cost of their college education.
At UNT Dallas, four students will pioneer the SIS program in the 2011-2012 academic year by mentoring high school students, providing literacy and mathematics skills for English-language learners, working with refugee populations, or other such direct service activities that meet the definition of service. In addition to the financial reward, students gain valuable hands-on experiences, attend training seminars and expand their employment prospects with competitive resumes.
Interested students should attend an orientation session conducted by Dr. Sheryl Santos-Hatchett, dean of the Division of Education and Human Services, at the university, located at 7300 University Hills Blvd. (Building 1), Room 301 A, on November 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Applications and details will be available after the orientation. Students selected will work under the guidance of UNT Dallas professors who will provide guidance and oversight for all project activities at partner sites.
The Texas Campus Compact is a non-profit organization that promotes service learning. Service learning programs have become increasingly popular on campuses nationwide and in the future will be an integral part of degree offerings at UNT Dallas. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to become familiar with the website for the Texas Campus Compact for more information about this vibrant organization and its mission and goals.
Please stop by or contact the Office of Dean Sheryl Santos-Hatchett, Division of Education and Human Services, to learn more about Service Learning.
