Community Engaged Learning is excited to recruit faculty/staff leaders for Alternative Spring Break trips! The ASB Staff/Faculty Leader Application is now open!
These trips expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection, and a variety of cultural activities. The experiences engage students in service, inform them about current social issues, and encourage their on-going involvement in social change. The trips will typically last 5 - 7 days and will fall between March 26 and April 3.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACULTY/STAFF LEADERS DURING ALTERNATIVE BREAK TRIPS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Along with 1 - 2 other student(s) or staff leaders, lead group of approximately 10 - 12 students in educational, service and cultural activities; facilitate thoughtful and intention reflection sessions; and address social justice issues through educational opportunities
- Assist in the itinerary planning of your program, including meeting with CEL staff and the rest of your leadership team (1 - 2 other leaders)
- May include driving a seven-passenger mini-van or navigating public transportation
- Complete process and follow university policies to receive cash advance to use during the experience
THIS SPRING BREAK, STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM BETWEEN SIX DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES:*
- Protecting and Comforting Former Research Animals (Hartville, Wyoming)
- Preserving the History and Culture of the Civil Rights Movement (Selma, Alabama)
- Sustainable Energy and Appalachia (Kermit, West Virginia)
- Supporting the Unique Needs of Multi-Generational Communities (Detroit, Michigan)
- Disaster Relief and Sustainability (Puerto Rico)
- The LGBTQ+ Rights Movement (virtual)
*Please note that like many things in our current environment, these plans are tentative and are subject to change.
We would love for you to consider applying to lead one of these trips. As a trip leader, all your costs associated with the trip are covered. Community Engaged Learning also trains, prepares and works closely with all leadership teams in advance of the experience. Please submit your application by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21.