Service learning is a university-required learning experience across all programs. Dahlkemper School of Business Learning Outcome #10 states:
Students will understand the relationship between the firm and society through active participation in service.
The Dahlkemper School of Business has enthusiastically embraced this opportunity to develop closer ties to the Erie community, especially in Erie-GAINS neighborhoods. The extent of student engagement with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in this area is an important outcome.
In academic year 2011-2012, 112 students devoted 1292 hours to complete 13 projects in 5 courses for 11 different businesses/organizations.
Academic Year 2011-12 Service Learning Summary
Course
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Organization
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# Students
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Total Hours
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Project Title
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Ethical and Social Responsibility
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Erie Non-Profit Partnership
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Non-Profit Start-up Kit
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Feasibility study for Multi-Cultural Center diversity training for business organizations
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Feasibility study for making recycled materials available to school art programs
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52
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520
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Commercial Insurance
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Erie Book Store
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Insurance and Risk Management Plan (IRMP)
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|
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One Green World Café
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IRMP
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LECOM Wellness Center
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IRMP
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First United Methodist Church
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IRMP
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Arnone's Bakery
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Claim Analysis
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9
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90
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Business Policy
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Gannon University Patient Simulation Center
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34
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272
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Community impact study for Gannon Patient Simulation Center
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Sport Facility and Event Management
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Erie Lion's Club
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10
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200
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Developed new revenue plans and a list of potential advertisers for Save an Eye Charity.
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Marketing Management
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Erie Maritime Museum
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Marketing plan to increase number of visitors to Museum and the Brig Niagra
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Martin Luther King Center
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Marketing plan to increase attendance in after-school teen mentoring program
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RecyclErie
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Marketing plan to increase number of business participants in city recycling program
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7
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210
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|
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TOTAL
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112
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1292
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