Community Service
- Academic Service Learning: Incorporating service learning opportunities into the curriculum. Supported through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service.
- Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service: Facilitates community service and learning programs for University students, faculty, staff and community partners. Home to multiple programs, including: Academic Service Learning, America Reads Tutoring Corps, Michigan Community Service Corps, Michigan Neighborhood AmeriCorps Program, Project Community, Project SERVE and more. Check out their Resources Grid to match your needs and talents to their programs.
- Engineering Honor Council (EHC)
When students petitioned for the establishment of the Honor Code in 1915, the Honor Council was soon established to uphold it. The Honor Code exists so that there is an atmosphere of trust between students and faculty, in addition to helping students develop values such as integrity for careers in engineering. The Engineering Honor Council comprises nine to thirteen undergraduate and graduate students who are charged with upholding the Honor Code. Although its main job is to investigate violations, it also proactively speaks to new engineering students, GSIs, and faculty in educating them about the Honor Code. Prospective members fill out an application and undergo an interview with the Council.
- K-Grams: Short for "Kids Programs," K-grams is a mentoring and learning program that pairs up college and elementary school students through a suite of programs. An entirely student-led organization, K-grams brings people together from all facets of the University of Michigan campus and the local community.
- Michigan Community Service Corps (MCSC): Organizes summer programs in which University students collaborate with community organizations to rehabilitate low-income neighborhoods in Michigan. Students receive a stipend for their work. Projects include arts enrichment, career skills building, computer training and a host of other programs. Administered through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service.
- Michigan Neighborhood AmeriCorps Program: Helps build community in Detroit and Dearborn neighborhoods by addressing educational, economic, environmental, public safety, and human needs. Program is a collaboration between University of Michigan professional schools and other multicultural non-profit organizations; members are recruited from universities and local neighborhoods. Division of national AmeriCorps program. Administered through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service.
- North Campus Service Day: In the winter semester, North Campus students dedicate an annual day to community service and social action with the hope of fostering a lifelong commitment to serve. Contact the University of Michigan Engineering Council (UMEC) for more information.
- Office of New Students: The Office of New Student Programs has several opportunities throughout the year for students to get involved with the office as part of Orientation, Mentorship, Welcome to Michigan or the ONSP Desk Staff.
- ProCEED (Program for Community Engagement in Engineering Design): Constructing community-based projects in engineering design courses. Groups of three to five students work with project sponsors to bring ideas to prototype. Past projects include a Heat-Raised Ink Braille Printer and a Mobile Transfer Device to Aid the Wheelchair-Bound.
- Project Community: Service-learning courses elected through the Department of Sociology and the School of Education. Students receive credit for working with education, health, prison, or chemical dependency programs; readings, reports and discussions accompany the service component. Administered through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service.
- Project SERVE: Student-run program that attempts to address social concerns through community service and social action. Students form teams and committees to develop and implement all programs. In the past, these have included campus programs, alternative breaks, issue education, information and referral services, and internship and job referral. Administered through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service.
- Reach Out!: Child and teen mentoring by University students. Currently organizes weekly science clubs for area elementary schools and community centers and matches mentors with local teens. Opportunities are available for volunteers on a short- or long-term basis.
- University-Community Research Partnerships Initiative: Partnering student and faculty research projects to benefit communities. Administered through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service; grants are available for interested faculty.
- UM Community Guide
- University of Michigan America Reads Tutoring Corps: Coordinates tutoring to help promote and improve reading for elementary-aged children. Each year the program places more than 100 student tutors to work with at least 300 children and families. Administered through the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Learning and Service. Tutors receive hourly wages via the Federal Work Study program.
- Volunteer Connection: A link to many volunteer opportunities across campus and the community.
- Women in Engineering Office: Become a peer mentor and help other female graduate students.
