Assessing the needs of the students within the South-Campus neighborhood in regards to their safety and well being. The South-Campus neighborhood has experienced high crime, accidents, and drug/alcohol related incidents due to the poor layout and inadequate lighting provided for students. Goals include: creating less vehicle accidents within intersections, decreasing the rate of assaults and […]
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Assess opportunities for nature-based recreation and play, and recommend improvements to park and recreation systems to provide more nature-based opportunities for children. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ken Gilbertson Environmental Education and Communication Local Government / Community Contact Tom Schuster Parks […]
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Analyze the incidence and impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the County, and identify opportunities to build resistance, support families, and strengthen communities to reduce the incidence of childhood maltreatment. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Communities Project Contact Info University Faculty Contact Ezra Golberstein Public Health Local […]
After-school programs are designed to help students grow academically and socially. Programs often include homework assistance, healthy snacks, sports, art, music, and field trips. Program goals are to provide reliable and safe after-school supervision, increase academic enrichment, and manage behavioral problems, particularly for low-income students and minority groups. Logan City understands the importance of such […]
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After recognizing Green County’s labor shortage, our agency is focusing on addressing this issue through the implementation of a variety of strategies. The campaign we plan to execute has two main elements, including the creation of a promotional brochure and the re-structuring of the Green County Development Corporation website. Both elements will compliment one another, […]
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I’m working with a second grade class in Salinas with the picture book, I Know the River Loves me. We are working on issues of the environment through a study of “habitat.” We will anchor ourselves in the text with both reading and artwork. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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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