As part of a January Pre-Session course, students will enroll in HNRS398J: Learning Through Serving as either a 1 credit or 3 credit travel seminar. This course engages in Academic Service-Learning and builds on the best practice. Prior to travel, students will explore a variety of resources and artifacts focused on the NPS, a National Park Service Unit, stewardship and connection to nature, and servant leadership (Academic Material, See Graphic Below). Students will also volunteer in partnership with a selected National Park (Relevant Service, See Graphic Below). Finally, students will reflect throughout the entirety of the experience through various methods of personal and group reflection activities
- Students and Faculty will travel during Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 19, 2025. Travel will require shuttle buses to and from Grand Canyon National Park.
- Lodging will be provided. Students and faculty will stay in cabins/ motel within Grand Canyon National Park. All housing will be temperature controlled and linens will be provided.
- A detailed packing list will be provided for students prior to end of the fall semester.
- Pre-travel group meetings will be communicated with students. (December 2024).
- On-Trip Travel (January 11 - January 19, 2025).
- Post-travel expectations will be communicated with students (January 2025).
- As a travel seminar, the vast majority of class meetings occur during the on-trip experience.
Students will be responsible for the cost of tuition for the HNRS398J: Learning Through Serving (1 or 3 credit hours). Cost associated with travel (transportation, lodging, and meals) are covered by a gift in honor of Bill Cohen. Students are responsible for any discretionary spending (i.e. souvenirs, snacks, etc.) during our trip.
Please Direct all questions to Dr. Chelsea Redger- Marquardt
chelsea.redger@wichita.edu