Millmont after-school service program

 

Service to others is deeply embedded in Alvernia University’s Franciscan heritage and remains an important part of our educational mission today. Our goal is to develop not just educated citizens, but engaged citizens actively involved in work to better their communities and the larger world.


We work to meet that goal in a variety of ways. As an Alvernia student, you'll have opportunities to get involved in service projects with our community-based partner organizations, which operate food banks, run mentoring programs, improve the environment, promote social justice, and support other important causes.


Alvernia embraces service learning for what it does for others and for what it can do for you as a student. Projects help you draw meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world beyond the campus. And most importantly, service learning will help you understand your role as a responsible citizen in a complex world. Students will receive 15 hours of service upon passing and fulfilling all requirements of the course.
 

Service Learning Courses & Community Partners 

Fall 2022
FALL 2022
CourseInstructorCommunity Partner
OT427: Adapting & Grading - High TechnologyDr. Gregory ChownE-Nable
OT538: Adapting & Grading - High TechnologyDr. Gregory ChownE-Nable
DPT 700: Physical Therapy Practice in a Global EnvironmentDr. Robin ZappinHelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
OT590: Interprofessionalism & Global HealthDr. Gregory ChownHelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
COM 260: Digital StorytellingDr. Ryan LangeSafe Berks and Hannah’s Hope Ministries
DPT 710: Comprehensive Physical Therapy PracticeDr. Marcia ThompsonTower Health, Berks Encore, Bernadine Sisters, Seniors College, Oakbrook Community
DPT 632: Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan (summer)Dr. Marcia ThompsonBernadine Sisters, Berks Encore, Berks City Falls Coalition
SPE 110: Overview of Human ExceptionalitiesDr. Lucinda SchaefferUnending Promise, Reading Youth Initiative, Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, Best Buddies
OT 423: Occupational Performance IV: GeriatricsDr. Judith SchrepferPro-bono clinic with Alvernia Physical Therapy
Com 213-01Susan GuayBCTV
342: Social Media MarketingDanielle SaadCommunity Partner is School of Communication Social Media Campaign
Education 403Dr. Elena LarwickMuhlenberg School District
Education 404Dr. Elena LarwickMuhlenberg School District
Education 414Dr. Elena LarwickMuhlenberg School District
Education 436Dr. Elena LarwickMuhlenberg School District
Education 440Dr. Elena LarwickMuhlenberg School District
PSY 208: Lifespan DevelopmentDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center for Community & Global Engagement - SRYI, Reading Collegiate Scholars, and Foster Grandparents
The 290-01 (honors special topics)Dr. Donna YarriHumane Society of Berks County
DPT 622: Wellness and ExerciseDr. Pamela UngerReading Housing Authority and Liggett Avenue Pro-Bono clinic
BUS 411-01: Financial Decision MakingDr. Scott BallantyneImmigration Office Evaluation - Productivity, Viability & Market Analysis
Fall 2023
FALL 2023
CourseInstructorCommunity Partner
COM 236: Health CommunicationDr. Jodi RadoshGift of Life Organ Donation and Fight Like a Warrior
COM 352:  Video ProductionDr. Jodi RadoshWidoktadwen Native American Culture Center and Alvernia Marketing Department
OT 423: Occupational Performance IV (Geriatric)Dr. Judith SchrepferAlvernia Pro Bono Clinic
OT590: Interprofessionalism & Global HealthDr. Gregory ChownHelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
DPT 522-01: Foundations of Clinical PracticeDr. Pamela Unger Berks Community Health, Liggett Avenue Clinic
DPT 622-01: Clinical Practice IIIDr. Pamela Unger and Dr. Julie AxelrodBerks Community Health, Liggett Avenue Clinic, Tower Health Parkinson Outreach, and The Villas – Wellness program
DPT 710: Comprehensive PT PracticeDr. Marcia ThompsonBerks County Residents and Patients from the Mother House
PSY 208-01: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center (after-school programs and Foster Grandparent program)
PSY 208-02: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center (after-school programs and Foster Grandparent program)
ED 436: Stage III Field Experience Dr. Lucinda Schaeffer
Dr. Chrystine Mitchell
Governor Mifflin, Red Lion Area, Reading, Tulpehocken
Little Mates Child Development Center
DPT 700: Physical Therapy Practice in a Global EnvironmentDr. Robin ZappinHelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
Spring 2024
SPRING 2024
CourseInstructorCommunity Partner
DPT 621: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy Practice IIIDr. Marcia Thompson and Dr. Stephen VandenbergTower Health Rehabilitation:
Rock Steady Boxing
SPE 110: Overview of Human ExceptionalitiesDr. Lucinda SchaefferSide by Side/ Unending Promise
SPE 245: Individuals Requiring Complex SupportDr. Andrea SwiftCommunity Evangelical Church - Night to Shine
HCS 335: Population Health and EpidemiologyDr. Mary Ann DurantCommunity Evangelical Church - Night to Shine
NUR 317: Nursing in Health and Illness III: Behavioral Health and ChronicityDr. Heather Keperling and Dr. Cynthia BickingsHope Rescue Mission
OT 518-02: Advanced Practice - Integrative RehabilitationDr. Elizabeth BentzBerks County Residents, Alvernia Student Body
PSY 208-02: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center (Reading Youth Initiative, Reading Collegiate Scholars, Foster Grandparent program)
PSY 208-03: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center (Reading Youth Initiative, Reading Collegiate Scholars, Foster Grandparent program)
SW 203: The Process of AgingDr. Michael HasslerSenior Mentors in the Community
COM 240: Public Relations: Creating Compelling Communication CampaignsDr. Jodi RadoshGift of Life
Fall 2024
FALL 2024
CourseInstructorCommunity Partner
COM 251: Broadcasting and Electronic MediaDr. Jodi RadoshBCTV, Berks Weekly, Spotlight PA
DPT 632: PT Practice Through the Life SpanDr. Marcia ThompsonBerks Encore, Bernardine Sisters, AU Seniors College
DPT 700: Physical Therapy Practice in a Global EnvironmentDr. Robin ZappinHelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
DPT 710: Comprehensive PT PracticeDr. Marcia Thompson Tower Health Rehabilitation and Encompass Health Rehabilitation
DPT 890: Advanced Clinical Decision-Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy Holly Mays Tower Health Rehabilitation, Berks and Lebanon County Early Intervention Program
NUR 317: Nursing in Health and Illness III: Behavioral Health and ChronicityDr. Heather Keperling Hope Rescue Mission
OT 423: Occupational Performance IV (Geriatric) Dr. Judith SchrepferAlvernia Pro Bono Clinic
OT590: Interprofessionalism & Global Health Dr. Amanda Stilianos HelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
PSY 208-01: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana Ruiz Holleran Center (after-school programs)
THE 290/PHI 290: The Ethical Treatment of AnimalsDr. Donna YarriAnimal Rescue League and the Humane Society of Berks County
Spring 2025
SPRING 2025
CourseInstructorCommunity Partner
COM 220-01: Event PlanningDr. Jodi RadoshTim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine, Bernardine Franciscan Sisters, Student Activities, Wild West event for Gift of Life Organ Donation
COM 240-01: Public RelationsDr. Jodi RadoshGift of Life – Organ Donation Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
DPT 621-01: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy Practice IIIDr. Julie AxelrodTower Health, Reading Housing Authority, The Villa, Liggett Avenue Pro Bono clinic
SPE 245: Individuals Requiring Complex SupportDr. Andrea Swift Community Evangelical Church Night to Shine
NUR 317: Nursing in Health and Illness III: Behavioral Health and ChronicityDr. Heather KeperlingHope Rescue Mission
PSY 208-02: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center (Reading Youth Initiative, Reading Collegiate Scholars)
PSY 208-03: Human Development Across the Life SpanDr. Ana RuizHolleran Center (Reading Youth Initiative, Reading Collegiate Scholars)
SW 290-1OL: Climate Change and the Helping Professional Dr. Michael HasslerEnvironmental Organizations
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Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement

Holleran Center students with their awards.
Holleran Center Service Awards
Every year, Alvernia University's Holleran Center for Community & Global Engagement presents Service Awards to students who go above and beyond in serving the community.
Alvernia students win the Gift of Life Competition.
Alvernia students win Gift of Life competition
Alvernia students won first place in The Gift of Life Donor Program's College Challenge. The students, who competed against 18 other colleges, earned a $1,000 prize in the competition, which encourages participants to use media platforms to promote registering as organ, tissue, and cornea donors.

 

Learn More

For more information about Alvernia’s Service Learning Courses, please reach out directly to:


Elizabeth M. Bentz, OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, RYT
Associate Director of Real-World Learning,
Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement
610.790.2991
elizabeth.bentz@alvernia.edu