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The Four E’s
I. Exploration
Finding a sense of purpose/Discovering your niche
II. Experience Focusing on a Discipline/Defining
Vision/ Making a lifelong commitment
III. Example Learning responsibility
IV. Expertise Matching student
talents with Community-identified need
The Impact of the Development Model on a Morehouse College
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Exploration |
Experience |
Example |
Expertise |
Skills/
Info
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• Communication
• Managing time
• Critical thinking |
• Teamwork
• Community
history
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• Leadership
• Training
• Advocacy
• Grant-writing
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• Non-profit management
• Pub. policy & research |
| Values |
• Compassion
• Responsibility
• Respect |
• Trust
• Integrity |
• Accountability
• Citizenship |
• Justice
• Productivity |
| Means |
• Orientation
• One-time service projects |
• Training
• Consistent service site
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• Coordinating
• Internships
• Service
abroad |
• Start service program
• Advisory
Board |
Opportunities for Advancement
Exploration
Increased
support from faculty & administration
Enhanced
communication media (i.e. website, information booklet, video, etc.)
Experience
More
variety in partnerships with community agencies to nurture each student’s
needs
Restructured
and solidified student placement process (application, learning agreements,
time sheets, etc.)
Example
Increased internships opportunities combining service, academics, &
professional development
Better
student representation at local and national conferences focusing on service
Expertise
Recognizing student’s service commitment on the academic transcript
Broaden
non-profit career offerings in Placement Center
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