WeEngageACADEMIC YEAR ANNUAL REPORT 2014

Experiential Learning and Community Engagement

Students Faculty Community

I thought this was a very exceptional opportunity. It allowed me to do something

in the “real world” that wasn’t related to school in order to gain experience and develop researching, writing, presenting

and team-working skills.

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The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement supports programs

that empower CSB/SJU students to integrate and apply knowledge and theory

gained in the classroom to a hands-on learning environment, such that a deeper

understanding is gained and demonstrated through clear learning outcomes. The office

brings together students, faculty members, businesses, nonprofit organizations and

government partners to promote access to mutually beneficial partnerships through

experiential learning opportunities.

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Engagement provides students

with access to hands-on experiences that complement and accompany ideas, theories,

practices, and methods taught in the classroom.

Our Mission

What We DoStudent reach

(students engaged in ELCE programming)

Community reach (sites/partners/grantors)

Faculty reach

Financial impact of student engagement through ELCE

(includes volunteer hours converted to dollars*)

2,170

213

210

$1,153,431.00

* Based on the 2013 calculation from the Independent Sector, $22.50/hour.

“Bonner gives you the opportunity to belong in a community that is truly

passionate about social justice. Bonner is a way to become a fuller,

wiser and caring person.”‘‘’’

Number of Bonner Leaders 18 Bennies, 6 Johnnies24

United Cerebral Palsy Halloween Party

Sex Trafficking Awareness Week

Girls Fit Day with Girl Scouts

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Fall Cleanup at Common Ground Garden

Bennie Day of Service

Kid Packs

ServiceProjects

Bonner Leader

Program

Mission The mission of the Bonner Leader Program is to transform the lives of students and members, the life of their campuses, their local communities, and the world through service and leadership. The Bonner Program is designed to heighten the overall education students and members receive by asking them to engage in ongoing service work and helping them develop the experience, skills, knowledge and values necessary to make that work meaningful and lasting.

Bonner training and enrichment hours

HOURS

Bonner community-based student employment hours

5,3171,033

“Being a Bonner means that I am an ambassador for social change. Change starts with me, and this program will give me the tools I need

to implement change in the world.”

After serving as an Operations Leader with Community Kitchen, I now have a

better idea of how food insecurity plays a part in our community.‘‘’’

Mission Community Kitchen seeks to integrate the campus and community to increase access to high quality and nutritious food through a multifaceted, innovative approach to alleviating food insecurity with an emphasis on rural Stearns County. Our meal-delivery program uses surplus food on campus and in the community as a catalyst for education, collaboration and community action.

Vision Community Kitchen envisions a mutually beneficial campus-community partnership that educates and empowers us to transform the current food system and mindset into one which comprehensively supports and nourishes our community.

CSB Community

Kitchen

BenefitsThe benefits of this partnership extend beyond the provision of high-quality, nutritious food. A ripple effect is created that:

• Liberates the agency’s budget so it can dedicate more resources to educational materials and programming

• Creates an incentive for community members to participate in the agency’s programs through the provision of a meal

• Builds relationships through the sharing of a meal and conversation

• Furthers a mutually beneficial partnership between campus and community through the provision of leadership and experiential opportunities for college students

• Reduces food waste on campus and in the community

• Frees time and budget of participants so that they can engage in programs and support other needs

2,584meals served

2,739pounds of

surplus foodrecovered

3,606hours served

or worked

229volunteers, researchers,

interns, employees

I advise that all future fellows pick a site that focuses on a topic of their interest, whether it is poverty, violence or health. Remember to take

advantage of the meetings and trainings that your site offers because through that you can learn a lot about other issues that might be of interest to you.

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“I am coming out of this fellowship more assured of what I want to do with a career.”

CSB Marie and Robert Jackson Fellows Program

Mission To empower students with opportunities to serve the common good through community engagement, collective learning, and leadership and professional development.

EACH FELLOW RECEIVES

$4,000Stipend$1,000

LivingStipend$1,000

Scholarship

100volunteer hours to

produce and publish a book addressing issues related tofood insecurity

=

service hours in summer 2013

4,000

THOUGHTFOR FOOD

The strongest points of my education at CSB/SJU was the liberal arts experience. I had a wide knowledge base that encouraged me to pull together ideas from different

areas of study and interact with different types of people. That type of training proved to be very valuable

as I started my journey in the professional world.

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The majority of students completed internships in Minnesota. Just 21 interns (7%) registered for internships out-of-state in places like: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Idaho, Illinois, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

InternshipsStudents completing academic internships

CSB 135SJU 172

Mission The CSB/SJU internship experience integrates academic classroom learning with practical application and skill development in a professional work setting. Students are also given an opportunity to explore a career choice and develop an intellectual and professional network.

INTERNSHIP SITES

53% of students earned

credit at non-profit and government entities.

47% of students were at for-profit sites.

On-Campus vs. Off-CampusInternship Sites

Off-Campus75%

On-Campus25%

Paid vs. Unpaid InternshipsIn AY 2014, 51% of academic interns were not paid

for their internships, due to the high percentage

of interns at non-profit sites. This academic year,

students received compensation at their sites

ranging from $250 to as high as $14,000;

however the modal amount paid was

approximately $4,000 per term.

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44.3% of all students completing academic internships were Global Business Leadership majors, a trend that has persisted across the last three academic years.

“My fellowship with Minnesota Public Radio gave me a glimpse on the type of career I want to have. This opportunity gave me courage to face the future with confidence. Being a first

generation college student I only dreamed of opportunities like these growing up but CSB and MPR have helped me make them all a reality. I hope to go into a writing career that will allow me to create a path for young women of color writers

all over the United States.”

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MPR/Gary Eichten FellowshipMinnesota Public Radio (MPR)/

Gary Eichten Fellowship

Program: Two students are

selected each year, one CSB and

one SJU student, to complete

an internship at MPR, located in

downtown St. Paul, learning the

basics of news writing, reporting

and production with a goal to

write and produce material for

MPR newscasts. This prestigious

fellowship was created in honor

of Gary Eichten, a 1969 Saint

John’s University graduate,

who wore many hats during his

award-winning, 40-plus year

career at Minnesota Public Radio.

Selected fellows work full time at

MPR for 10 weeks each summer.

Lindmark Fellowship in Ethics The Lindmark Fellowship in Ethics is available to two Saint John’s juniors to complete a full-time, 10-week, on-campus summer research project in professional ethics. Fellowship recipients receive $7,000 for their efforts, with on-campus room and board expenses paid by the student. The research topic of professional ethics is broadly construed to include ethical issues in a variety of occupations or professions. Twice per month, fellows meet with their fellowship faculty advisers to receive mentorship and support for their research.

Mayo Innovation Scholars ProgramThe Mayo Innovation Scholars Program (MISP) offers an unparalleled opportunity for selected undergraduate students along with a small group of MBA students to research

specific projects submitted by Mayo Clinic professionals. Whether they research the medical-scientific aspect of the project, or work on business-oriented tasks, students

involved in the MISP project work alongside a faculty mentor and MBA student to explore cutting-edge products, research topics, and examine services provided by the Mayo

Clinic. The experience involves training/orientation in the fall, followed by intensive research and work to write a paper and prepare a presentation that is given at the Mayo

Clinic in March.

ELCECompetitiveFellowships

Overall, service-learning has really opened my eyes and helped me make a better decision on what

I would like to become and what my major will be.‘‘’’

* Based on the 2013 calculation from the Independent Sector, $22.50/hour.

Service- Learning

Mission The Service-Learning Program is committed to holistic learning by incorporating the classroom and community into the learning experience. It develops intentional and meaningful service experiences based in social justice and academic learning. The Service-Learning Program models Benedictine values by providing education and support to CSB/SJU faculty and students, co-curricular programs, and the community through service experiences in order to strengthen communities, integrate theory and praxis, and foster active citizenship.

474CSB/SJU students involved in a service-learning project

9,394Total service-learning hours

for the academic year

$211,834Value of volunteer hours*

CSB/SJU courses with a

service-learning component

18900rides

18community sites in Central Minnesota

20%increase in rides from 2012 -2013

SERVICE-LEARNING MINI-BUS

What I valued most about my research experience was that I was able to expand my personal knowledge about the subject and

become aware of future academic or career related opportunities while at the same time contributing efforts towards a common goal.

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Biology (7)

Chemistry (22)

Computer Science (8)

Economics (3)

Environmental Studies (3)

Honors (4)

Mathematics (3)

Nutrition (3)Peace Studies (1)

Physics (4)Political Science (1)

Psychology (5)$Mission of the Undergraduate Research Program at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University is to provide students with the opportunity to engage in intensive scholarship, research or creative work within the students’ chosen field of study. The goal is to support student work in a manner which allows for the work to be presented in some form to a larger external audience (e.g., publication, exhibition, scholarly presentation or public performance). The Undergraduate Research Program provides resources and support both to students and their faculty mentors to facilitate the students’ scholarly and creative efforts. The CSB/SJU Undergraduate Research Program supports student-faculty collaborative scholarship in all disciplines. The program offers grants to students engaged in research or creative works, supports student travel to meetings and coordinates a Summer Research Program.

Undergraduate Research

“It was amazing to meet people who are passionate about the same research subject and it all became an

unforgettable experience. I am more passionate about my topic. Thank you.” (UR Grantee)

Summer Undergraduate Research Program

(indicates number of students)

$96

Presentation of Research

Grants (up to $750 each)

70

Production of Research

Grants (up to $600 each)

CELEBRAT ING SCHOLARSHIP AND CREAT IV ITY DAY 2014

512 presentations by 821students from 36 departments/programs

9-11 Families AssociationAbba Roofing & WindowsAccess America TransportAlaskan StarAll Saints AcademyAll We Can Be Child Development CenterAllianz Life Insurance Company of

North AmericaALZHEIMER’S ASSOCATIONAmerican Association of Colleges &

Universities (AAC&U)Ameriprise FinancialAmnesty InternationalAnderson Trucking ServiceAnna Marie’s AllianceApex Machine GroupArlington PlaceAssumption HomeAuctions by ATGAvon Plastics, Inc. Bakers’ Acres, LLCBareBello CucinaBenovateBest PalsBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central

MinnesotaBoschBosch corporation ShanghaiBoys & Girls Clubs and KIDSTOPs of

Central MN (Kidstops: Discovery Kennedy, Lincoln, Madison, Oak Ridge, Rocori, Talahi; Clubs: Eastside, Roosevelt, Southside)

Bristol Bay Native CorporationBruno PressBurnet TitleC. H. RobinsonCable Publishing Inc.Camp Olson YMCACargill Carlson Wagonlit TravelsCasa Guadalupe Multicultural

CommunityCathedral High SchoolCatholic Charities (Communications

Department, Bel Clare Acres, La Cruz Community)

CBRE

Center for Service-LearningCentraCare - Behavioral Health Unit,

Human ResourcesCentral Minnesota Habitat for Humanity

and ReStoreCentral Minnesota Legal ServicesCentral Minnesota OrchestraCentral Minnesota Sexual Assault CenterCentral MN Catholic WorkerCentral MN Sustainability ProjectCFA Society of MinnesotaCH Bus SalesCherrico Pottery LLC Cherrywood Advanced LivingChristopherson’s Bait and TackleChurch of St. JosephCity of ChamplinCity of Coon RapidsClear Channel Media + EntertainmentCliftonLarsonAllenCoca-ColaColorado Fulfillment CompanyCommunity Grassroots SolutionsCongressional Office of Rick NolanCountry Financial Country ManorCourse HeroCrystal Police DepartmentCurb Appeal Construction L.L.CDayta MarketingDeloitteDelta AirlinesDepartment of Energy-Argonne

National LabDepartment of Natural ResourcesDistrict 742: Apollo High School,

Discovery Elementary School, South Jr. High, Saturday Success Program, Partners for Success Program

Dream CenterEast Silent Lake ResortEco Center BlagajEnterprise Rent a CarEpicor Software Corporation Ernst & Young (EY)Farmers Insurance of Cold SpringFeltl & CompanyFinken Water CentersFitness Focus

Community PartnersForcomeFrandsen Financial CorporationFreshwater SocietyGateway ChurchGilbertson CPAGirl ScoutsGood ShepherdHands Across the WorldHays CompaniesHelping Hands OutreachHmong American PartnershipHoly Name of Jesus Catholic ChurchHSMC OrizonHUANGHE REAL EASTATE COMPANYHunger-Free MinnesotaIn Tune MarineJim Read for CongressJim Roeder Certified Public AccountantJoel Cherrico PotteryKDVKFAN Sports RadioKNSI RadioKnute Nelson KPMG LLPLake Superior Brewing CompanyLegacy Professionals LLPLifetouch Photography CompanyLittle Saints AcademyLSS Resiliency ProgramLurie Besikof Lapidus & CompanyLutheran Social ServiceMahtomedi District Education CenterMarishkas BoutiqueMarvell Civic Club After School ProgramMedia Relations Metro TransitMidwest Rubber Service &

Supply CompanyMinnesota Department of

Natural ResourcesMinnesota Food AssociationMinnesota Mulch and SoilMinnesota Street MarketMinnesota ZooMississippi National River and

Recreation AreaMN Workforce Center | Stearns-Benton

Employment & Training Council

Nadbiskupijski centar za pastoral mladih Ivan Pavao II.

Natural Resources Conservation ServiceNew Horizons/Kids QuestNew London-Spicer High SchoolNorthland CounselingNorthwestern MutualOnetoOne Corporate FinanceOpportunity MattersPaulsen for CongressPebble Limited PartnershipPerrigo MinnestoaPricewaterhouseCoopersProject Cowboy, LLCProject for Pride in LivingPromise NeighborhoodProsthetic Laboratories Quinlivan & Hughes Law firm Rajkowski Hansmeier Law FirmReach Up Inc. (Simply Good Cooking)Resurrection LutheranRetail Therapy BoutiqueRidgeview foundation officeRock Solid Inc.Rural Stearns Faith in ActionSaint Cloud HospitalSaint Paul Area Council of ChurchesSalvation ArmySan Diego PadresSauk Rapids-Rice Boys Swim &

Dive TeamSecond Harvest HeartlandSecurity Sales GroupSeim JohnsonSexual Offense Services for

Ramsey CountySherwin Williams Shock DoctorSierra ClubSmile Network International Somali-American Heritage and

Education CenterSpecial OlympicsSt. Benedict’s CenterSt. Cloud Downtown CouncilSt. Cloud Youth HockeySt. Cloud Symphony OrchestraSt. Cloud Times

St. Croix HospiceSt. Katharine Drexel SchoolSt. Mary’s SchoolStearns BankSTRIDE AcademySundyneTarget CorporationTasty PizzaTCF Financial CorporationTE Connectivity The Ad CompanyThe ADS GroupThe Association of Religion Data

Archives (Penn State University)The China GuideThe Initiative FoundationThe Lumberyard Hockey and Sports

Training FacilityThe Midtown Greenway CoalitionThe Nature ConservancyThe United Way of Central MNThe Wisconsin Woodchucks Think Pray GiftTMG Twin CitiesTodd County Community CorrectionsTownsquare MediaTrue FriendsUmed GroupUnitedHealth GroupUniversity of Minnesota AthleticsVA Medical CenterVoigt Bus ServiceW Gohman ConstructionWarnert RacingWater DoctorsWellefast Elite Sports TrainingWELLMEI MOLD AND PLASTICS IND(HK)

CO.LTD.Whitfield AthletixWho’s Your CaddyWilderness InquiryWm. D. Scepaniak INC.Woodland Hills/Neighborhood Youth

ServicesYMCAYouth Club Novi val/Eco CenterZero Percent

Common Ground GardenCSB and SJU Administrative AssembliesCSB and SJU Business OfficesCSB and SJU President’s OfficeCSB AthleticsCSB Campus RecreationCSB Counseling and Health PromotionsCSB Culinary ServicesCSB Events and CateringCSB Fine Arts ProgrammingCSB GroundsCSB Institute for Women’s LeadershipCSB/SJU Institutional Research and PlanningCSB Office of Sustainability CSB/SJU Communication & Marketing ServicesCSB/SJU Academic AdvisingCSB/SJU AdmissionsCSB/SJU Center for Global Education (Office of Education Abroad, Global Programs)CSB/SJU Disability ServicesCSB/SJU Financial Aid/Student EmploymentCSB/SJU Honors Program and Competitive FellowshipsCSB/SJU Human ResourcesCSB/SJU Institutional Advancement Offices (External Grants and

Alumnae/Alumni Relations)

CSB/SJU Institutional Review BoardCSB/SJU Registrar’s OfficeCSB/SJU Student Development (CSB and SJU Campus Ministry, Student Activities

Leadership Development, Various Student Clubs, International and Intercultural Student Services, Career Services, Upward Bound, Sustainability Alliance, CSB/SJU Senates, Men’s Development Institute, Institute for Women’s Leadership)

CSB/SJU Transportation and SecurityFull Circle GreenhouseSaint John’s Preparatory SchoolSaint John’s Preparatory School Guidance Counseling SJU Arboretum/Outdoor UniversitySJU Athletic Department (Intramurals, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey)SJU Communication and Marketing ServicesSJU Department of Military ScienceSJU Dining ServicesSJU Grounds CrewSJU Hill Museum & Manuscript Library SJU Information DeskSJU Liturgical PressSJU McCarthy CenterSJU McGlynn Fitness CenterSJU Office of SustainabilitySaint John’s Abbey (Communications Department and

St. Raphael’s Retirement Center)

Campus Partners

DIRECTOR:

Marah Jacobson-Schulte, M.S.mjacobsonsc@csbsju.edu

(320) 363-5117

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:

Laura Hammond, MSW/LGSWlhammond@csbsju.edu

(320) 363-5300

SERVICE-LEARNING/

BONNER COORDINATOR:

Adia Zemanamzeman@csbsju.edu

(320) 363-5237

OFFICE COORDINATOR:

Katie Vogelkvogel@csbsju.edu

(320) 363-5799

CSB COMMUNITY KITCHEN,

AMERICORPS VISTA:

Ashley LaLibertecommunitykitchen@csbsju.edu

(320) 363-5256

Experiential Learning and Community Engagement

Staff