EXL News
EMC 3120 (Sight, Sound, and Motion) -- These students developed web movies for non-profit organizations. Instructor: Marc Barr.
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Karen Petersen's PS 2130 class (Model United National/Crisis Simulation) at a competition in San Francisco -- Summer 2009.
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Impact of EXL on the Community
During the 2008 – 2009 year, 2,653 students participated in EXL community projects, spending approximately 139,561 hours on these activities. 2,185 projects completed. Based on $8 an hour estimate, the value of the volunteer contributions to the community by MTSU students in 2008-2009 were $1,116,488. Expectations are the 14,000 hours will be spent on contributions to the community in 2009-2010 for a value of $1.2 million
University Involvement in Experiential Activities
During 2008 – 2009, students participated in a variety of experiential learning activities:
- 3,610 MTSU students completed internships/practicum experiences.
- The American Democracy Project implemented nine projects involving 6,899 students.
- 556 students participated in international programs
- 3,367 students were enrolled in EXL designated courses
Students Make Impact on Community
Students in a class taught by Tara Prarie (WMST 2500 - Women and Leadership) had the choice of creating a support group for an underserviced population in Middle TN or hosting a fundraiser for a non-profit. Class members decided to do both activities and they started the Middle Tennessee Eating Disorder Group and they hosted the Rock Your Body Benefit for the group. Please take the time to view photos of the event.