The Center forLeadership & ServiceThe Center forLeadership & ServiceAnnual Report 2012-2013

ABOUT USABOUT USThe Center forLeadership & Service

The Center forLeadership & Service

The Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) educates students through meaningful experiences designed to prepare socially responsible individuals to create positive sustainable change. The Center fosters lifelong service and civic participation by engaging the University with its greater community in action, change, and learning, We focus on the areas of advocacy, community engagement, mentoring, and student development in order to involve UF students in the betterment of the community. The CLS provides education programs, workshops and conferences, coordinates community service, leadership, social justice and service learning opportunities for students.

in attendance at our

days of service

florida alternative breaks had

volunteers in attendance

at our Volunteer

Organization fairs

over

volunteer organizations

in attendance for fall

2012 and spring 2013 fairs

Davis project for

peace 2013 selected

one project

To receive a

$10,000 grant

“Peace through

Partnership”(Haiti)

60awardees

40%increase

from last

year

21%increase

from last

year

for the

“servant

leader of

the year”

1500total hours 600

Individual hours

650

800

70

service hours

Presidential Service Award

9,650

231

19trips with

2 international trips

participants totaling

Commun ity EngagementCommun ity Engagement

What does it

mean to us?

What does it

mean to us?We provide students the opportunity to learn about social issues in the local, national, and global communities. Our

community engagement programs prepare students to become active citizens through direct-service, exposure to the non-profit sector, and service-learning opportunities.

Commun ity Engagement

Programs & events

Programs & events

Volunteer Organization Fair

MLK day of service

Participants totaling

students in attendance

service hours

volunteer organizations and non-

profits in attendance

550

70

800 $2,000grant from target corp

300breakfast snacks donated by the

collier company for the participants

248

Florida Alternative Breaks

Gator Plunge

gator global

initiative

Davis Project for Peace

Participants totaling

service hours

trained and educated

site leaders on working with

their specific social issues and

in pre and post trip service

service hours

9,650

1,143

400

231

19

38

4th

annual

Gator Global

Initiative

$10,000grant given to UF students

participants totaling

trips with

2 international trips

Gator Plunge is a single-day service project where hundreds of volunteers will branch out into various areas of Gainesville to participate in exciting service projects. Service projects include working with animals, art and culture, youth development, elder care, environmental issues, homelessness and housing, and much more. Students are able to learn about service opportunities in Gainesville, meet new people and network with campus leaders,and experience their community first-hand.

“Because of Gator Plunge 2012, I see the opportunity of making

more of a change in the Gainesville community.”

- 1st year Business Administration Student

some Sites Include:

Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) through education, service, and reflection provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a particular social issue. They seek to heighten social awareness through regional and international service trips during academic breaks. With the passion, knowledge, and relationships gained from their experiences, members will become life-long advocates for social justice in their communities.

“ FAB has been such an incredible experience. I’ve learned something new on each service trip I’ve been on. I credit FAB for meeting really cool people, doing really incredible service, and motivating me to pursue the prospects of global medicine. FAB has been such a major part of my undergraduate experience, and I cannot wait to see how it impacts me as I graduate

and go on to future studies and adventures.” - Rebecca Le (2012-13 Site Leader)

Gator Plunge

Florida Alternative

Breaks

MLK day of service

Volunteer

Organization Fair

Join other UF and SFC students and community members in remembering the legacy of Dr. King by giving back to the Gainesville community. Students learn about local service opportunities, meet new people, experience the Gainesville community first hand, and celebrate Dr. King!

Every semester the Center provides a place for students to find information about social issues and service opportunities they are passionate about. The Volunteer Organization Fair provides the UF community with this opportunity to connect with students and community organizations who share similar interest. Service related student and community organizations all join in one location to recruit volunteers, and collaborate with other similar organizations.

“A Day on,

not a day off

some SITES INCLUDE:

Gator Global

Initiative

CLS IssueEvery year the Center chooses one social issue as its focus for programming for the entire academic year. This is a great opportunity for students to engage with their peers in discussing and experiencing a relevant concern in our world.

This past year the Center hosted a kick off event on the Plaza of the Americas with information on human rights in Gainesville

Cherly Duckworth, professor at Nova Southeastern University, came to talk to students about peace building and human rights.

Gator Global Initiative is a social justice conference designed to educate students and student organizations about social

issues. Participants have the opportunity to develop goals and projects to create change

locally, nationally, and globally and hear from experts in fields like global health, poverty

alleviation, education, and energy and climate change/sustainability

Last years issue was:

Human Rights

Dr. Pedro Greer served as the Keynote speaker sharing his time as a Humanitarian Physician founding a clinic for low income residents.

Hosted three panels focus on human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic development.

Had nine skill sessions on for students to choose from. Some included “Collaborative Team Building,” “Creating a Business Plan,”

“Generating Powerful Advocacy,” and “Work with Purpose.”

Projects for Peace

The Davis Projects for Peace initiative offers college students the opportunity to create and implement proposals for building peace in the 21st century. This year 9 stu-dent teams applied with a variety of advo-cacy-based projects and one was selected at the national level to receive a $10,000 grant for their projects.

Project for Peace Winner:“Peace through Partnership: Educational Reform in Cap-Haitian Haiti”: Projects for Haiti’s goal was to partner with Haitian teachers in order to strengthen and secure a brighter tomorrow. Education levels in Haiti are strikingly low with the literacy rate at 53% and retention of students past the 6th grade level below 30%. The beautiful coun-try of Haiti faces a great shortage of edu-cational supplies and qualified teachers, and their aim was to support and equip teachers through educational seminars. Through this project they affirm their belief that children are the future of every society but teacher play a critical role in preparing, encouraging and securing their future.

In June of 2013, a group of 8 US teachers and 2 helpers hosted Projects for Haiti’s 2nd annual Educators Professional Development

Conference, with 135 Haitian educators in attendance. During this 4-day conference, the US teachers taught the Haitian Edu-cators in best practices in education, math, sciences, reading and writing.

One of the greatest accomplishments of the conference was the birth of Teachers Asso-ciation. Fifteen of the attending educators decided to create an association of teachers that travels around Haiti presenting the ma-terial that was taught during the conference.

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

49% Adult Literacy

15% Qualified Teachers

MentoringMentoring

Mentoring As a Center, we believe in the power of positive influences. University of Florida students give back to the community by

enriching the lives of elementary, middle, and high school students through our mentoring programs. They inspire, motivate, encourage

and empower young lives.

WHY Mentor?WHY Mentor?

Programs

& events

Programs

& events

mentors worked with

“at-risk” students at

different elementary schools:

Willaims, rawlings, lake

forest, metcalfe, and idlywild

high school students

giving a total of

Approximately

After school gators

mentored

hours

hours

1520

127

43

430

Elementary school students at

Terwilliger elementary giving a

total of

mentored

76

5

Project M.A.S.C.O.T

Gator Teen Mentors

UF students mentored k-12

students in Alachua County

public schools

366

middle school students

dedicating over

to mentoring

hours at howard bishop,

lincoln and westwood

middle school

mentored

2880

120

dedicating over

10,000

Motiv8

mentoring programs

Williams Elementary

Rawlings elementary

Lake Forest Elementary

Metcalfe Elementary

Idylwild elementary

Terwilliger elementary

Howard bishop middle

lincoln middle

westwood middle

gainesville high

eastside high

after school gators

Project Mascot

Motiv8

gator teen mentors

Gator Teens Mentors are committed to providing “at-risk” high school students with the resources and skills to successfully pursue a higher education. This yea Gator Teens successfully completed their third year in partnership with East Side High School.

Mentors student in various elementary schools during their after school programs, where they help with homework, play kickball, do art and many other fun activities.

“Spending time with these children, who right now have hopes and dreams and aspirations despite the difficult circumstances in which they live, has given me a desire to do my part in improving the outlook of at-risk youth. I’ll be going to medical school in the fall, and my experiences with ASG have made me sure that i want to practice medicine in the most needy and under deserved areas in our country.” -ASG Mentor

“It helped me recognize that there is always a need for mentors and volunteers in Alachua County. By working with my student, I have seen the positive impact it has had on his character and grades, but I also see how much more can be accomplished.”-Gator Teen Mentor

Gator Teen mEntors

After-school Gators

(Mentoring Alliance: Students and Communities Outreaching Together) is a one-year program where college students mentor at a local elementary school that has received C grade or below during the previous year. In order to celebrate the student’s accomplishments; mentors coordinate a trip to an Orlando theme park at the end of year.

“One thing Project Mascot did well as an organization was that they had a dominating presence at the elementary school. The mentors were respected by teacher and every time I went, there were other mentors there at the same time.”- Project Mascot Mentor

Motiv-8 is a mentoring group dedicated to fostering relationships between “at-risk” middle school students and caring University of Florida volunteers.

“ Motiv8 has helped me recognize that there is always a need for mentors and volunteers in Alachua County. By working with my student, I have seen the positive impact it has had on his character and grades, but I also see how much more can be accomplished.”-Motiv8 Mentor

project mascot

Motiv8

Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development

What is Leadership

Development?

What is Leadership

Development?We strongly believe that all students have the potential to be leaders. Through our programs, conferences, and institutes, we assist student in developing the necessary skills to assume roles of leadership and service in a culturally diverse and increasingly complex society.

Programs

& events

Programs

& events

Tabled for

the cls at

topics included:

workshop series including presentations

on the UF leadership model, “Leading

with integrity,” the “Collaborating

with others”, “Leadership and social

responsibility”, and “self awareness”

events and hosted

13

“power up your

leadership”

students attended the Florida

leadershape institute 2012 from

47

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Saint Leo University

University of Central FLorida

University of Florida

University of west florida

“Uf leadership model”,

“strengths quest”, “social

responsibility”, and

“human rights”

Camp Mcconnell

Students also participated in

a challenge course at

and a service project at

backpack program

Food 4 kids

CLS ambassadors

LIVE CLS

leadershape

Center for Leadership and Service Ambassadors are a select group of students who serve as para-professionals to promote the Center and its mission on campus and in the community. They facilitate curricular and co-curricular presentations on leadership and service topics, aid the Center during large events, and assists with other Center programs and services throughout the year.

Center for leadership and service

Ambassadors

Leadershape is an intensive, energizing, six-day educational experience designed to equip young adults to become extraordinary leaders. More than 30,000 participants from over 500 different colleges, universities, corporations, and organizations across America have graduated from the program.

“I really enjoyed my time at LeaderShape, I loved that the program was free. most leadership retreats and conferences are really expensive. LeaderShape is a hidden treasure. It was one of the best experiences Ive had. Ive learned about myself, how to become a better leader and the value of being open and vulnerable with others. I met the most amazing individuals and college leaders during these six days. I will always cherish this experience and the people I’ve met.” - LeaderShape participant

Guest Leader Panelists:

Dr. Nicole SteadmanAssociate Professor of Leadership in University of Florida’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

Brian R. Scarboroughfrom Scarborough Insurance

Megan DeganceAssociate publisher of HOME: Living in the Heart of Florida

Debbie MasonPresident & CEO of United Way of North Central Florida

Josh FunderburkeExecutive Director of the UF Center for Leadership and Service serving as moderator

Facilitators included faculty, staff and

students from many different institutions:

Lead facilitator: Viancca Williams, Assistant Director of Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, University of South Florida

Lead Facilitator: Chris Jensen, Assistant Director of Leadership & Service Learning, Oakland University Cluster Facilitator: Dr. Mel Norwood, Campus Achievement Leader, Florida State College at Jacksonville

Cluster Facilitator: Dave Sullivan, Assistant Director of Career & Leadership programs, Heavener School of Business, University of Florida

Cluster facilitator: Karley Counts, Coordinator of Competitive Sports, University of Florida

Cluster Facilitator: Brittney Beck, Doctoral Student, Science Education, University of Florida

Cluster facilitator: Jessica Tweed, Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator, University of West Florida

On site facilitators: Woodjerry Louis, Student University of Florida

leadershape

LIVE CLS is a three day interactive experience that provides incoming first-year and transfer students with a proven dedication to community betterment, with the opportunity to explore leadership and responsible citizenship in the Gator Nation. Through participation in community service, workshops, speakers, a challenge course, as well as interaction with campus leaders, LIVE CLS participants begin discovering their own path for creating positive sustainable change while at the University of Florida and beyond. LIVE stands for Lead, Inspire, Volunteer, and Engage.

“I really enjoyed this weekend and feel like it gave me a head start to the semester. Without this program I probably would have delayed getting involved...”- first year UF student

LIVE CLS

Awards & RecognitionAwards & Recognition

Awards & RecognitionAwards & Recognition

CLS Awards

& Recognition

CLS Awards

& RecognitionEvery year we University of Florida students, faculty, and community partners unselfishly dedicate their time to serving the community. Whether they are advocating for a social issue, performing community service, mentoring, developing student leaders, teaching a service-learning class, or planning a service event they are unsung heroes of social change and community improvement

Motiv8 Mentoring Program Director won the E.T. York Work of Heart Awards for Collegiate- University of

Florida Category

Other Center programs nominated for the Work of Heart Award were:- After School Gators (mentoring)- Florida Alternative Breaks- Courtney Hassan for her work as the Project Mascot fundraiser

E.T. York Work of

Heart Awards

2013 Recipient Dan sibol

Since 1971 the Work of Heart Awards, renamed in 2011 as the “E.T. York Work of Heart Awards” in memory of Dr. E.T. York, has honored the volunteers in the Gainesville/Alachua County community and the impact they make.

Presidential Service AwardThis award program, sponsored by the University of Florida Presidents Office, recognizes undergraduates and graduate students who have dedicated their time and efforts while at the University of Florida to promoting social justice, community awareness, and civic engagement on campus and in the community. The Presidential Service Award is a chance to acknowledge those students who have made outstanding efforts towards community service and too often go unrecognized and unrewarded for their selfless labor.

Angela Garcia, Assistant Director of CLS, writes, “...Dan surprises me each day with his level of dedication and commitment to others. He truly is a role model for social responsibility to other college students. He is a humble volunteer that never asks for recognition and I believe he deserves this award for all of his hard work.”

The University also recognizes a student as Servant Leader of the Year at this

ceremony. This year’s Student Leader of the Year is Casey Runte, who gave 600

hours to volunteer activities such as Camp Kesem, a national nonprofit organization that hosts one-week summer camps for

children of cancer patients; Sidney Lanier Center in Gainesville, a PK-12 school

that provides special education needs; and Williams Elementary school, a Gainesville

elementary school.

this year the University

awarded

Total service numbers were:

students who dedicated

more than

hours served

community agencies served

increase in applicants

hours each of direct

community service

6035

43%100

11,963

The Center for

Leadership & service

Impact awards

Students awarded:

CLS Impact Awards is the culmination of all the efforts, time and commitment to service and leadership of all our students, faculty, friends, and community partners. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedicated efforts of our volunteers and community agencies that have been committed to volunteerism both personally and professionally. There were 12 recipients in the organization, community, and individual categories this year. We have approximately 50 students, faculty and friends who joined us to celebrate the achievements of our office, student organizations, friends and staff.

Eric Gibbs

for Distinguished mentor

Dana Fletcher

for Extraordinary Student

Victoria Garcia (F.A.B)

for Outstanding Executive Board Member

Linda Leucking (Wilmot Gardens)

for Leadership and Service Advocate

Amelia Schlak (Center for Leadership & Service) for Emerging leader

Model of Leadership:

Dan Sibol, Motiv8 DirectorHannah Becker, CLS AmbassadorMari Carmen Gonzalez, FAB Most Collaborative Community Agency

Food for Kids Backpack Program

Most Supportive Business Donor

The Collier Companies

Site Leader Pair of the Year

Jason Scislaw and Cara Snider, Spring Break 2013 HIV/AIDS trip to Mobile, AL

Staff 2012 - 2013Staff 2012 - 2013

contact us:Center for Leadership and Service301 Peabody Hall PO Box 114135

Gainesville, FL 32611Phone: 352-392-1215

Fax: 352-392-121Email: cls@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu

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