The Education and Leadership LLC on the 22nd floor
of North Tower is off to a great start! At our first meeting, the residents
learned that the vision for the LLC is to learn more about Urban Education and
being more involved in the Milwaukee community. Residents had a chance to share
some of their expectations for the LLC, and hear about all the different
events that might be happening this year. Peer Mentor Franky shared about what
residents could expect from Ed Pol 315, the required LLC Class. The residents
were excited to start their service learning sites. Most of the options offered
in the class were at various schools around Milwaukee. At these sites,
residents do volunteer work like helping as an after school tutor or helping
with projects at schools.
As a part of the LLC class, members of the LLC participated
in an overnight retreat at Camp Minikani, just 30 minutes out of
Milwaukee. The retreat was led by Professor Laurie Marks, and focused on
developing some of the themes that residents would be learning about in their
class. At this retreat, participants got a chance to learn about their True
Colors, or a personality type test that is similar to the Myers Briggs. The
True Colors helped us to talk more about our leadership styles and how our
personalities reflect strengths. Participants also watched a film about the
education system that advocated for the expansion of charter schools. In
addition to these activities, students participated in team building
activities. This retreat was a great way for the
residents to build stronger bonds with others on the floor, and residents had a
lot of fun.
Sincerely,
Resident Assistant Lauren Leverty
Sincerely,
Resident Assistant Lauren Leverty
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