VISTA Summer Associates complete 300 hours of hands-on, direct service with community partner organizations, with an emphasis on summer learning and food security. VISTA Summer Associates Sydnie Bailey (2018), Jarvis Benson (2018) and Ashley McDaniel (2019) engaged PK-12 students to strengthen literacy and math skills during the summer months. Read the final student report delivered […]
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Kindergarten Readiness at Union County Head Start
College Corps members are full-time UM students who commit to serving 300 hours during the academic year to promote early literacy and Kindergarten readiness. During the 2019-2020 academic year, a cohort of 5 College Corps members worked on a weekly basis with preschool children at the Union County Head Start. College Corps is affiliated with […]
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MLK Day Service Project
MLK Day is a national day of service, observed as a “day on, not a day off.” MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” In observance of MLK Day 2019, members of […]
Service Project with Students from EDHE 656: Student Services in Higher Education
Students participated in beautification efforts at the Park Along the River by painting a mural and picking up litter. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. M Partner Contact Info Laura Martin M Partner Director and Associate Director of the McLean Institute lemartin@olemiss.edu 662-915-2081 University Faculty Contact Department of Higher Education […]
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Start up Camp for Young Entrepreneurs
StartUp Camp for Young Entrepreneurs is designed to train middle school students in business development, marketing, and negotiation strategies. The camp is a weeklong, residential summer program on the campus of the University of Mississippi that challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and create business ideas that will address unmet needs in their communities. […]
McLean Entrepreneurial leadership Program
The McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is a weeklong, residential summer program on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The purpose of the McLean Entrepreneurial Leadership Program is to foster dialogue about how Mississippi can utilize resources through the University of Mississippi to address some of the state’s most pressing needs. Outcomes of the program […]
Vista Summer Associates 2018-19
VISTA Summer Associates complete 3000 hours of hands-on, direct service with community partner organizations, with an emphasis on summer learning and food security. VISTA Summer Associates Breanna Adams (2018) and Tawanna Jefferson (2019) engaged K-12 students to strengthen literacy and math skills during the summer program. Read the final student report delivered to the local […]
Compost! Its a Small Planet
To help Seaside meet its organic waste diversion requirements, we helped the CIty to establish a composting collection program as a part of the weekly Seaside Farmer’s Market, we surveyed residents on their understanding and willingness to participate in composting programs, we distributed window stickers to restaurants who were willing to state that they engaged […]
Student Apartment Price Models for the Glenwood Riverfront Development
This study examines the rent prices of the student housing apartment market surrounding the University of Oregon. The first key component of this study includes a Hedonic price model that helps evaluate what apartment complex amenities and characteristics are most important and influential in determining rental rates in the local community. Secondly, using the information […]
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Stormwater Design Of Suburban Park And Park Hills
Three teams will create plans to mitigate stormwater issues in Suburban Park and Park Hills. Students will propose solutions to erosion and flooding problems that are both cost effective and meet the needs of the community. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Sustainable Communities Collaborative Contact Info University Faculty Contact […]
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