This document provides a summary of the co-curricular programs and activities organized by the Office of Service-Learning at Bowling Green State University for the 2014-2015 academic year. Some of the key programs and events discussed include: - The Civic Action Leaders program, which is a 3-year scholarship and internship for student leaders passionate about community service. - The annual Volunteer Fair which connected over 70 community organizations with BGSU students to promote volunteer opportunities. - Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Challenge which engaged over 700 volunteers in serving over 2,600 hours at community partner sites. - BG Alternative Breaks program which organized 7 alternative break trips focusing on issues like water

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WHAT YOU LL FIND
02 CIVIC ACTION LEADERS PROGRAM
04 VOLUNTEER FAIR
05 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE CHALLENGE
07 BG ALTERNATIVE BREAKS
08 SERVE BG & SERVICE SATURDAYS
10 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
11 SELECTED CAMPUS & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We are driven by three words: Inform. Inspire. Impact. For us, it’s more than an office motto; its part of our
philosophy and it’s the way that we approach our work. We aim to inform the BGSU community about social issues
impacting Bowling Green and Northwest Ohio, inspire students to increase their level of social responsibility, and
positively impact the communities in which we live and work.
For the co-curricular side of the Office of Service-Learning, the 2014-2015 academic year was filled with
tremendous success. More than 70 community-based organizations attended our annual Volunteer Fair in
September, and over 700 volunteers served more than 2,600 hours as part of our annual Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day of Service Challenge in January.
BG Alternative Breaks (bGAB), now in its second year, continues to flourish. This year, bGAB organized seven
alternative break trips in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, and 112 participants
served more than 2,500 hours. The participants focused on issues such as water quality, LGBTQ+ issues,
affordable housing, and community development.
Serve BG, a student organization that maintains a strong relationship with the Office of Service-Learning, designed
and implemented a new initiative called Service Saturday. On one Saturday each month, BGSU students learn more
about community issues and engage in direct service. This year, students served roughly 300 hours with six
community-based organizations, including the Wood County Parks District and Toledo Metroparks.
We took advantage of several additional opportunities to engage with the campus and the community. At BGSU, we
promoted the Office of Service-Learning at SOAR, Campus Fest, the Get Involved Fair, and President’s Day. We also
sent representatives from our team to the President’s Interfaith & Community Service Challenge in Washington, DC,
and to the Ohio Hunger Dialogue at Walsh University.
As we already look ahead to the 2015-2016 academic year, we maintain our focus with those three key words:
Inform. Inspire. Impact.
Jeremy Doughty & Maggie Nowicki
Assistant Directors of Co-Curricular Programs
Andrew Art, Scott Brummel, Maddi Georgoff,
Matthew Henkes, Emma Sales, Megan Sigler, & Jocelyn Williams
Civic Action Leaders
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3. CIVIC ACTION LEADERS PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Civic Action Leaders (CALs) are students who are passionate about community service, civic engagement, and
social justice. CALs work 14 hours per week with the office’s co-curricular programs. Their key responsibilities
include designing and implementing major events such as MLK, Jr. Day and the Volunteer Fair; coordinating Service
Saturdays and alternative break trips; advising students on volunteer opportunities; and engaging the BGSU
community on social justice issues. The following pages showcase these efforts.
The CAL program is a three-year scholarship-internship program. Students apply during their first year and
participate in the program during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. CALs receive a $2,450 scholarship and
a $600 book loan each semester, for a total of $6,100 annually. The scholarship is generously supported by the
BGSU Bookstore.
HIGHLIGHTS
Enhancement Meetings: Each week, the CALs and the two co-curricular graduate assistants meet for two hours to
discuss programming and to learn more about social issues impacting Northwest Ohio. Each CAL was responsible
for facilitating three presentations on a social justice issue about which they are passionate, including human
trafficking, veterans, prison systems, interfaith dialogue, LGBTQ+ issues, and environmental issues.
Trainings: The CALs engaged in a 5-day fall training and a 3-day spring training. The purpose of the trainings was
to empower the CALs with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable them to advocate for civic engagement and
social responsibility at BGSU, throughout Northwest Ohio, and in their future communities.
Workshops: During the Spring 2015 semester, the CALs designed four new workshops that will be offered to the
BGSU community during the 2015-2016 academic year. The workshops focus on post-service reflection, creating a
personal civic action plan, the essential components of community engagement, and capitalizing on service
experiences to benefit one’s career.
Service Support: The co-curricular team designed a quick and easy way for BGSU students to learn more about
community engagement opportunities. After submitting a Service Support form, BGSU students meet with a CAL for
a one-on-one consultation. The CALs present service opportunities specifically catered to each student’s interests.
Left to right: Megan Sigler, Emma Sales, Andrew Art, Maddi Georgoff,
Matthew Henkes, Scott Brummel, Jocelyn Williams
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We appreciate the support provided by Jeff
Nelson and the BGSU Bookstore.

4. The Civic Action
Leader program
defined my
college
experience and
has helped me
grow into a
confident,
impactful student
leader.
Madison Georgoff (Third Year): The Civic Action Leader program defined my college experience
and has helped me grow into a confident, impactful student leader. I have developed lifelong
connections and professional development skills while realizing the importance of community both in
my values and within social change movements. I’m a better version of myself because of the CAL
program, and I’d like to think that our impact has a similar effect on the world around us.
Scott Brummel(Third Year): My time as a Civic Action Leader has been a perpetual process of
becoming. I had started my first year in the office already being perfect, already knowing everything,
and already being wrong. In truth, much of what I have learned in the office is how much I don’t know
and how much there is left to learn. Thankfully, as formative as that lesson has been, my time in the
Office of Service-Learning has also taught me how to make sure that I am able to learn at least a little
more each and everyday. The instruction of my peers within the office was instrumental as was the
experience I gained from my responsibilities and projects.
Emma Sales (Third Year): The Civic Action Leader program has given me the skills to be successful
in the professional world while affording me the experience of working in the field I love. It has been a
truly rewarding three years that have aided in my personal growth and shaped my professional career.
Jocelyn Williams (Second Year): Passion. Growth. Service. As a Civic Action Leader, these are a
few words that describe my experience thus far, but there are many more. Through the CAL program, I
have strengthened my passion for service, gained self-awareness of my personal passions, developed
professional skills, and have become part of a family. My favorite aspect of CAL is being surrounded by
individuals who want to do good in the world and push themselves to learn more about how they can
help the community.
Andrew Art (Second Year): In the CAL program we ground ourselves in the idea that 'there's good
to be done in the world' and I think that captures our intentions very well. It says something to the
integrity of a scholarship program that provides valuable professional development opportunities that
are centered around the concept that we can, in fact, use our abilities to reach a common good. The
CAL program has not only fostered my personal growth but has allowed me to understand how I fit into
a larger context within various communities.
Megan Sigler (First Year): As a first year Civic Action Leader, I am blown away by the growth I have
experienced in just a few months. I can truly say that being a part of the CAL program defines my
college experience and who I am as a person. I couldn’t be more thankful for a program that enables
me to grow in all areas of my life. Not only have I strengthened my professional skills, but I am now
more aware of how to use my own passions to benefit the community. It is a great experience to be
able to be surrounded by so many motivated and civically-minded individuals who push each other to
be great leaders.
Matthew Henkes (First Year): Being a CAL has become one of the best accomplishments in my life.
The impact this experience has made on me has shaped my ideas and values. Working alongside six
other wonderful social change agents inspires me everyday and I look forward to what the future holds
for this program and myself.
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5. VOLUNTEER FAIR
OVERVIEW
This year’s fifth annual Volunteer Fair took place on Tuesday, September 09, 2014, from 8:00am until 3:00pm in the
Bowen-Thompson Student Union’s Lenhart Grand Ballroom. The Volunteer Fair is an one-day event that provides a
space for the development of a reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationship between BGSU and community
partners. The community partners promote one-time direct service opportunities, long-term volunteering
opportunities, internships, and service-learning projects for academic courses. The community partners also benefit
from a morning workshop and networking opportunities with other community-based organizations.
330STUDENTS
74
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
15 VOLUNTEERS
12
OFFICE OF
SERVICE-LEARNING
STAFF
9 FACULTY MEMBERS
34%
61%
5%
NEUTRAL
SATISFIED
VERY SATISFIED
HOW SATISFIED
WERE YOU WITH
THE OVERALL
EVENT?
44%
49%
7%
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN MY
AGENCY AND BGSU
WAS MUTUALLY
BENEFICIAL.
68%
30%
3%
NEUTRAL
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
MY AGENCY IS
INTERESTED IN
ATTENDING NEXT
YEAR’S VCPF.
COMMUNITY PARTNER FEEDBACK*
*Responses included strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, and strongly agree.
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6. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
OVERVIEW
On Monday, January 19, 2015, the Office of Service-Learning collaborated with Serve BG, a student organization, to
host the eighth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Challenge. This annual one-day event provides an
opportunity for BGSU students, faculty, and staff to develop mutually beneficial relationships between BGSU and
community partners. BGSU students, faculty, and staff provide direct service to the community partner, while also
learning about the organization’s mission and values. A challenge model is used for the community partner projects
in order to foster problem solving and collaboration between the BGSU group participants and the community
partners.
Total Participants and HoursTotal Participants and HoursTotal Participants and Hours
Category Volunteers Hours
Challenge Projects 470 1,880
Service Saturday 17 34
Site Leaders 47 188
Bus/Van Drivers 12 60
Classified Staff Council 12 24
Event Staff 19 152
Student Athletes 124 186
OSL Staff 13 117
VIP 7 7
TOTAL 721 2,648
PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
• 96% enjoyed participating in the event
• 94% acknowledged having an increased sense
of social responsibility
• 88% became more aware of the needs of their
community
• 77% stated they will return to their service site
in the future
COMMUNITY PARTNER
FEEDBACK
• 100% agreed that the relationship between
their agency and the BGSU volunteers was
mutually beneficial
• 100% were pleased with the volunteers’ quality
of work
• 100% enjoyed participating in the event
• 90% agreed that they will participate in next
year’s events
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7. COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
I was happy to
connect with
students
passionate about
our mission and
let them know
about our
services.
[MLK Day] is such a great way
to experience community.
MLK s legacy was honored
beautifully with the students
giving their valuable time and
working to help others.
Students worked very hard
the whole time. They were
respectful and we are very
grateful. Really appreciated
their dedication to service
instead of just a day off.
This was an AMAZING group!
They worked hard, went
above and beyond what was
asked of them, and we would
LOVE to have them back!
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8. BG ALTERNATIVE BREAKS (bGAB)
OVERVIEW
BG Alternative Breaks (bGAB) is a student-led program within the Office of Service-Learning that prepares groups of
students to collaborate with communities experiencing social injustices. Students are educated about and provide
direct service related to a specific social issue during BGSU academic breaks. Alternative breaks provide BGSU
students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of their service and work with the community to
create positive change and stimulate meaningful dialogues about the issues communities are facing.
Mission: Through direct service, education, and reflection, BG Alternative Breaks strives to address community
identified needs while empowering students to become active global citizens.
Vision: bGAB envisions a world without injustice.
2014-2015 Alternative Break Trips2014-2015 Alternative Break Trips2014-2015 Alternative Break Trips
Semester Theme Location
Fall 2014 The People of Detroit: The Heart of Revitalization Detroit, MI
Fall 2014 Neighbor to Neighbor: Poverty and Community Development Cincinnati, OH
Fall 2014 A Safe Space: Supporting LGBTQ Youth and Underserved Populations Chicago, IL
Spring 2015 Water Quality and Environmental Issues Murphy, NC
Spring 2015 Addressing Prison System Issues Pittsburgh, PA
Spring 2015 Intersecting Identities and Underserved Populations Detroit, MI
Spring 2015 Affordable Housing and Community Development Goshen, IN
FALL 2014 SPRING 2015
27PARTICIPANTS
3 TRIP ADVISORS
6 S I T E
LEADERS
717HOURS SERVED
37PARTICIPANTS
4 TRIP ADVISORS
8 S I T E
LEADERS
1793HOURS SERVED
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9. SERVE BG & SERVICE SATURDAYS
OVERVIEW
Serve BG is a student organization that maintains a strong relationship with the Office of Service-Learning. Serve
BG is dedicated to providing students with meaningful service opportunities through the Service Saturday program.
On one Saturday each month, Serve BG offers a quick and easy way for a group of roughly 15 to 20 BGSU students
to make an impact in their community. By engaging in a morning of direct service, students learn about issues
impacting Bowling Green and communities in Northwest Ohio, increase their sense of social responsibility, gain
practical experience in their field of study, and build new relationships.
2014-2015 Service Saturdays2014-2015 Service Saturdays2014-2015 Service Saturdays2014-2015 Service Saturdays2014-2015 Service Saturdays
Month Community Partner Project Volunteers
Total Hours
Served
October 2014
The Common Good
(Bowling Green, OH)
Winterized two
community gardens
13 52
December 2015
Wood County Parks District
(Bowling Green, OH)
Cleaned seeds 28 84
January 2015
Progress BG
(Bowling Green, OH)
Collected food donations 14 28
February 2015
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
(Toledo & Perrysburg, OH)
Prepared and loaded
cookie orders
18 72
April 2015
Metroparks of the Toledo
Area (Toledo, OH)
Removed oak trees from
sand dunes
16 48
April 2015
Toledo PETbull Project
(Toledo, OH)
Contributed to
neighborhood clean-up
4
(Exec. board)
12
TOTALTOTALTOTAL TBD 296
71%
21%
9%
DISAGREE
AGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
I WILL RETURN TO
THE COMMUNITY
AGENCY IN THE
FUTURE
STUDENT FEEDBACK*
*Responses included strongly disagree, disagree, agree, and strongly agree. Data were taken
from the January and February evaluations.
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10. STUDENT REFLECTIONS
I enjoyed working
with a diverse
group of people
who were
determined and
passionate to
The experience of helping
others brings joy to me.
bGAB offers a fantastic
opportunity to grow, connect,
and discover new things about
yourself and the world.
It is truly life changing. ... You
learn to appreciate things that
you don t normally think
about.
This trip is not only a service
trip, it is about creating a
sense of community with
other BG students [and] the
community partner.
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11. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
PEACE CORPS
This year, one of the Civic Action Leaders was selected by the Peace Corps to serve as an Ambassador. The role of
the Peace Corps Ambassador is to work with the regional recruiter, Annabel Khouri, and Returned Peace Corps
Volunteers (RPCVs) on campus to motivate current undergraduate students to explore a future with the Peace
Corps. The Peace Corps Ambassador hosted six speaker series sessions, presented at two organizations, and
collaborated with a group of RPCVs for a documentary screening.
PROJECT CONNECT
For the past two years, the Office of Service-Learning has assisted with Project Connect, an event that provides
immediate goods and services to members of the Bowling Green community who experience homelessness and
those nearing homelessness. This year, the event volunteers assisted in the following ways: 426 host meals were
served, 325 bags of food were prepared and distributed, 59 haircuts were provided, 21 dental services were
performed, 57 flu shots were given, 31 vision screenings were completed, 150 coats were distributed, and 300
clothing vouchers were distributed. In total, 187 households were served at Project Connect.
SERVICE UPDATE
The Service Update, the co-curricular weekly newsletter, was sent out via MailChimp to 4,135 subscribers every
Thursday during the academic year. The Service Update serves as a tool to inform the BGSU community about
upcoming community engagement activities in Bowling Green and throughout the Northwest Ohio region. The weekly
newsletter generally consisted of five upcoming service events and five ongoing service events within the community.
On average, the newsletter was opened by roughly 720 subscribers each week.
VOTER INITIATIVE CAMPAIGN
The Voter Initiative Campaign was a collaborative effort between Undergraduate Student Government, University
Activities Organization, Black Student Union, The BG News, and the Office of Service-Learning. The idea was born at
the Student Leaders Retreat in August 2014. The campaign organized a Pie-in-the-Face event that doubled as a
way to get students registered to vote. In addition, the campaign hosted a speaker panel that included professors,
students, and Senator Randy Gardiner. Roughly 50 students, faculty, and community members attended the event.
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12. SELECTED CAMPUS &
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
CAMPUS EXPERIENCES
• Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR) (multiple dates)
• Preview Days (multiple dates)
• Late Night at the Fieldhouse (August 2014)
• Campus Fest (September 2014)
• LinkedIn Workshop with the Student Leadership Assistants (November 2014)
• Get Involved Fair (January 2015)
• President’s Day (January 2015)
• Leaders Got Talent (January 2015)
• TOMS Start Something That Matters (February 2015)
• IREX Teaching Excellent and Achievement (TEA) Program (March 2015)
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
• Break Away ABCs
• July 25 - August 01, 2014; Baltimore, MD
• Student Leader Retreat
• August 15 - August 17, 2014; Huron, OH
• President’s Interfaith & Community Service Campus Challenge
• September 22 - September 23, 2014; The George Washington University; Washington, D.C.
• Ohio Hunger Dialogue
• September 27, 2014; Walsh University; North Canton, OH
• Break Away Staff Development Summit
• October 09 - October 10, 2014; University of Missouri; Columbia, MO
• Echoing Green Work on Purpose Training
• October 23, 2014; Oberlin College; Oberlin, OH
• DOVIA Lunch & Learn Workshop
• November 07, 2014; Toledo - Lucas County Public Library; Toledo, OH
• Alleviating Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
• February 26, 2015; The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH
• Center for Non-Profit Resources Logic Model Workshop
• March 04, 2015; Toledo - Lucas County Public Library; Toledo, OH
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