Morgridge Center for Public Service School of Education Presentation August 29, 2012

Morgridge Center History Endowed by John and Tashia Morgridge 1996 Endowed by John and Tashia Morgridge 1996 Mary Rouse, Mary Rouse, Michael Thornton, Michael Thornton, Administered by Student Union, Dean of Student’s, Provost through 2009 Administered by Student Union, Dean of Student’s, Provost through 2009 School of Human Ecology/Provost 2011 School of Human Ecology/Provost 2011 School of Education School of Education

Mission: The Morgridge Center for Public Service connects campus with community through service, service learning and community based research to build a thriving democratic society. Mission: The Morgridge Center for Public Service connects campus with community through service, service learning and community based research to build a thriving democratic society.

Vision: The Morgridge Center will lead the University in preparing students for lifelong civic engagement in partnership with the community to solve complex problems locally and globally.

Values Active Citizenship Active Citizenship Community Based Learning Community Based Learning Mutually Respectful and Beneficial Partnerships Mutually Respectful and Beneficial Partnerships Stewardship of Our Resources Stewardship of Our Resources Diverse Perspectives Diverse Perspectives Innovation Innovation The Wisconsin Idea The Wisconsin Idea

Current Staff Nancy Mathews, Director Randy Wallar, Associate Director Beth Tryon, Assistant Director for Community based Learning Megan Miller, Community Engagement Coordinator Karen Crossley, Badger Volunteer Coordinator John Kalogriopolus, Badger Volunteer Coordinator Dean Ladwig, Financial Specialist Meredith Wald, Office Assistant Anthony Palladino, Office Assistant Mary Rouse, Community Liaison Ellen Foley, Sr. Marketing Consultant

Our Areas of Focus Co-curricular ResearchCurricular

Badger Volunteers™ Started in 2007 with 100 students Badger Volunteers 600/ semester Badger Volunteer Hours (17,072) Community Partners (55) Badger Volunteer Alumni (4,000+)

Badger Volunteer ™ Initiatives: Leadership Certificate Program Intergenerational teams -WRA Interfaith Initiative –Lubar Institute ACE Tutors- PEOPLE Program Program Pre-Health Initiative Sustainability Corps-We Conserve

2012 Badger Volunteer™ Teams 85 teams/600 students 50+ community partners Team of 5-12 students Badger Volunteer Team leader Senior Leader Committee Reflections and Education Sessions

Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Program Troy Gardens Schools of Hope

Service Learning/Community Based Learning Service Learning Undergraduate Fellows Graduate Community Engaged Fellows Wisconsin Idea Fellows Campus-Wide Service Learning Teaching Academy and MTLE (NEW) Service Learning courses (70+) Students in SL Courses (1,450+)

Service Learning Guidelines Approved by University Academic Planning Council List course as service learning if service is required of all students in class -25 hrs of direct or project based-service -Organized reflections -Specified Learning outcomes *Approved courses listed in Course Guide

Community Based Research Morgridge Match ( ) Wisconsin Idea Exchange Data Base Community University Exchange

Morgridge Match Challenge Grant $5 million over 5 years $5 million over 5 years Match 50% of new gifts and grants in support of community-based research, service learning, community service partnerships Match 50% of new gifts and grants in support of community-based research, service learning, community service partnerships Matched 25 faculty, 10 Schools and Colleges, $1.3 million Matched 25 faculty, 10 Schools and Colleges, $1.3 million

Community University Exchange European Science Shop Model European Science Shop Model South Madison South Madison Meadow Wood Meadow Wood Northport Packers Northport Packers

Volunteer Transportation Program Serves 1,300 Badger Volunteers, Schools of Hope tutors, Service Leaning Students Serves 1,300 Badger Volunteers, Schools of Hope tutors, Service Leaning Students Transports only those students who can not reach site by bus or if longer than 1.5 hr bus ride, round trip Transports only those students who can not reach site by bus or if longer than 1.5 hr bus ride, round trip Badger Volunteers - $65k Badger Volunteers - $65k Service Learning Students $28k Service Learning Students $28k Schools of Hope Tutors $27k Schools of Hope Tutors $27k ~$120,000/ yr ~$120,000/ yr

Sponsorship Program Established

The Morgridge Center for Public Service …Bridging campus and community through service and learning…