"We couldn't have done it alone."

Those are popular words when an agency or group of people is recognized for doing something good for someone else. At UMC's Office of Service Learning, "We couldn't have done it alone" are words to live by. Whether they're programs or initiatives housed in our office - like America Reads, Habitat for Humanity or the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - or state agencies that UMC belongs to - like Minnesota Campus Compact - we most definitely can't do it alone. No matter the agency or initiative, we all have the same goal: To help people who for a variety of reasons are in need of assistance. And at the end of the day it doesn't matter who gets
a project done or who gets the credit, all that
matters is that it gets done, and done well.

Service Learning Advisory Board

The Service Learning Office is always looking for new insight and direction. The Advisory Board offers opinions, ideas, and suggestions on Service Learning from another perspective. The dedicated members of the Board include the following:

Bob Altringer - Board member, ISD #593; Case worker, Polk County Social Services
Dawn Newton - Instructor/Coordinator, New Paths Area Learning Center
Denice Oliver - Principal, Washington Elementary School
Julie Aanenson - Foster Grandparent Program
Karen Broekemeier - Case worker, Polk County Social Services
Kathy Hanson - Activities Coordinator, Summit Apartments
Linda Kingery - Executive Director, NW Regional Sustainable Partnership
Mary Ann Simmons - Reporter, KROX AM - 1260 Radio
Sister Amanda - Care and Share
Corey Ramsden - UMC American Reads Coordinator
Deanna Patenaude - Retired and Senior Volunteer
Lisa Loegering - Assistant Director of Service Learning
Lisa Samuelson - Director of Service Learning