iServe Mentoring
iServe Mentoring pairs upper-class peer mentors with first-year students to help ease their transition to college life academically and socially. Students in iServe will enroll in a special section of American Government (Political Science 1101), a Core Curriculum course, examining the politics of the “Going Green” movement. Student and mentor together will complete a series of projects linked to the “Going Green” theme in fall 2009, educating the campus and community about green issues.
iServe Projects Fall 2009
Attend Al Gore’s The Climate Project PresentationParticipate in Campus Sustainability Weeko To increase awareness of global climate change
Participate in “Walk to Class” Days Campaigno To increase campus awareness of sustainability
Hands on Carroll County (October 2nd and 3rd)o Mentors will lead freshmen through a campaign to encourage students to walk to class one day of the week to address greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
Letter to Representative about Sustainabilityo Students will participate in an outdoor community service project as part of the annual Hands on Carroll County event.
Phone-A-Thono Freshmen will write a letter to ask a local representative to take a stand on a “green” issue.
Public Service Announcement Videoo Students will participate in a community phone-a-thon by calling residents in Carroll County to encourage them to utilize convenient centers and recycling services in the area.
Green Blogo Mentor and protégé teams will collaborate to produce a public service announcement video informing faculty, staff, students and the community about sustainability.
o Each student will initiate a discussion pertaining to a green issue. The objective of this assignment is to engage students in conversations about green issues in society.
