Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton

POSTER SESSION 2
on verbal communication to express large sets of data and extensive projects. The research conducted provides evidence of alternative solutions
that would increase communication and work flow. The project gathers and utilizes qualitative data, interviews, field notes, and other written
documents to gain knowledge about the organization’s communication practices. After reviewing the information, the project will give qualitative
results about the efficiency and productivity of FEIT’s communication practices. The project’s conclusion provides feedback on ways to improve
communication functionality. The results include specific examples on ways to improve language used, context, or other forms of rhetoric to
increase FEIT’s communication abilities.
Developing Each Child Academically: Applying Marianist Ideals
Presenter(s): Michael M Dogal, Seth D Holdmeyer, Alyssa Pool, Emily C Spirk, Chelsea M Wisniewski
Advisor(s): Matthew D Archer, Meredith L Doench, William H Johnston, Monalisa M Mullins, Lori G Phillips-
Young, Margaret M Strain
English - Course Project, 12_SP_ENG_102_B1
The Building Communities through Social Justice Learning and Living Cohort (BCSJLLC) strives to help students understand the importance of
social justice and its impact on communities while providing students with opportunities to grow as leaders. The cohort integrates classroom
education with service learning opportunities. This fall we participated in the first annual Book Buddy Program with the Cleveland Elementary
School. Each member of the LLC donated a new book for a student in grades 4,5, and special education. All BSCJLLC members were trained by its
community partner Project READ to tutor students in K-8 and young adults. Project READ then placed us in tutoring positions at the Dayton Early
College Academy (DECA). DECA is an alternative college prep school for students run by the University of Dayton. This school offers students a better
opportunity to excel academically so that they are able to achieve their goal of graduating from high school and attending a college of their
choice. We each worked with our students on various assignments, such as drafting and revising English papers, practicing vocabulary, developing
fundamental math skills, and improving their literacy skills through reading. Not only were we helping the students, but we also learned patience,
the importance of education, as well as the responsibility to assist other members of society. Through our work we were able to apply the Marianist
values of learning, leading, and serving into our daily lives.
Discovering Peace in Dayton
Presenter(s): Nicola Cerilli, Samuel W Orman, Christina J Rose
Advisor(s): Matthew D Archer, Meredith L Doench, William H Johnston, Monalisa M Mullins, Lori G Phillips-
Young
English - Course Project, 12_SP_ENG_102_B1
The Building Communities through Social Justice Learning and Living Cohort (BCSJLLC)is an opportunity for students to get involved with many
aspects of social justice whether they are at the local, regional, national, or global level. The BCSJLLC has provided multiple opportunities for
education, community service, and civic engagement. We participated in the Dayton Peace Plunge sponsored by the UD Center for Social Concern.
The purpose of this Peace Plunge was to give participants an overall understanding of peace and how it can come from within and from out of the
environment around us. We visited the Dayton Peace Museum, Missing Peace Art Space, and the Kin Killing Kin exhibit at the EbonNia gallery of
art. At the exhibits we discussed and pondered the different meanings of peace. We viewed the history of peace and each of us reflected on what
peace means to us, how we can apply it to our daily lives, and how it impacts the lives of others. We saw the violence and animosity that is present
in our society depicted in many ways. The Peace Plunge has given us the opportunity to reflect on our personal growth, what it means to be human
in the 21st century, and how we can have a positive impact on our society through education, reflection, and action.
Enhancing Adolescent Development through Service Learning
Presenter(s): Liam G Buckley, Thomas M Cipiti, Jacob R Ewing, Travis R Venanzi, Zachary R Wisniewski
Advisor(s): Matthew D Archer, Meredith L Doench, William H Johnston, Monalisa M Mullins, Lori G Phillips-
Young, Margaret M Strain
English - Course Project, 12_SP_ENG_102_B2
As members of the Building Community through Social Justice Learning and Living Cohort (BCSJLLC) we are committed to improving literacy
rates in the Miami Valley. We pursued this ideal in the fall by donating new books to children in the fourth, fifth, and special education classes at
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