Student tutors at elementary school

 

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.


 

Service Learning Courses & Community Partners 

FALL 2022
Course Instructor Community Partner
OT427: Adapting & Grading - High Technology Dr. Gregory Chown E-Nable
OT538: Adapting & Grading - High Technology Dr. Gregory Chown

E-Nable

DPT 700: Physical Therapy Practice in a Global Environment Dr. Robin Zappin HelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
OT590: Interprofessionalism & Global Health Dr. Gregory Chown HelpAge Belize, Inspiration Center, Mercy Clinic, L.I.F.E., YWCA Belize
COM 260: Digital Storytelling Dr. Ryan Lange

Safe Berks and Hannah’s Hope Ministries

DPT 710: Comprehensive Physical Therapy Practice Dr. Marcia Thompson

Tower Health, Berks Encore, Bernadine Sisters, Seniors College, Oakbrook Community

DPT 632: Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan (summer) Dr. Marcia Thompson Bernadine Sisters, Berks Encore, Berks City Falls Coalition
SPE 110: Overview of Human Exceptionalities Dr. Lucinda Schaeffer Unending Promise, Reading Youth Initiative, Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, Best Buddies
OT 423: Occupational Performance IV: Geriatrics Dr. Judith Schrepfer Pro-bono clinic with Alvernia Physical Therapy
Com 213-01 Susan Guay BCTV
342: Social Media Marketing Danielle Saad Community Partner is School of Communication Social Media Campaign
Education 403 Dr. Elena Larwick Muhlenberg School District
Education 404 Dr. Elena Larwick Muhlenberg School District
Education 414 Dr. Elena Larwick Muhlenberg School District
Education 436 Dr. Elena Larwick Muhlenberg School District
Education 440 Dr. Elena Larwick Muhlenberg School District
PSY 208: Lifespan Development Dr. Ana Ruiz Holleran Center for Community & Global Engagement - SRYI, Reading Collegiate Scholars, and Foster Grandparents
The 290-01 (honors special topics) Dr. Donna Yarri Humane Society of Berks County
DPT 622: Wellness and Exercise Dr. Pamela Unger Reading Housing Authority and Liggett Avenue Pro-Bono clinic
BUS 411-01: Financial Decision Making Dr. Scott Ballantyne Immigration Office Evaluation - Productivity, Viability & Market Analysis

 


Learn More

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


Dr. Gregory Chown
Co-Director of Real World Learning
Associate Professor of OT
610.796.8364
gregory.chown@alvernia.edu

Holleran Center for Community and Global Engagement