Institute
University of Detroit Mercy's Institute for Leadership and Service (The Institute) provides opportunities for all members of the Detroit Mercy community to engage in social change for the common good. The Institute upholds the ideals of our founders who believe in the promotion of justice and compassionate service to those in need as we are transforming lives to lead and serve.
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Institute Jobs
Assistant Manager for Food Justice and Sustainability Programs
- Full-time position
- Apply via CEDAM Americorps or Mercy Volunteer Corps Application
- Job Description and Application Information
- For more information, email hipskijt@udmercy.edu
Service-Learning Assessment Data Specialist
- Work-study position
- Service-Learning Assessment Data Specialist Job Description (pdf)
- For more information, email hipskijt@udmercy.edu
Service-Learning Data Entry and Social Media Specialist
- Work-study position
- Data Entry and Social Media Specialist - Job Description
- For more information, email hipskijt@udmercy.edu
The Ford Motor Company Fund has provided financial support to assist The Institute in fostering the strategic partnerships, which form the centerpiece of Ford Community Corps Partnerships. Detroit Mercy is one of only eight schools in Michigan to partner with Ford Motor Company.
Step Up is a peer mentoring and student retention program provided free of charge by Detroit Mercy and facilitated by the Institute.
The co-curricular Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is designed to educate, engage and empower all students.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is a program that engages Detroit Mercy students in food justice and sustainability initiatives in the community.
If you find that leadership is your passion or you would like to complement your major, consider the Leadership Minor!
Each September and January, more than 700 students seek direct service opportunities in which they can work close enough to those you serve to feel compassion for them. We encourage you to consider letting them serve with you.
For students: Find Service Learning Forms, and information about service opportunities and how to log your service hours and more.
For Faculty: Find more information about how to utilize the service-learning pedagogy in one of your courses.
Academic Programs associated with the Institute
Courses:
- Undergraduate Leadership Course – Exploring Leadership: LEAD 2000/PYC 2620
- Undergraduate Leadership Course – Capstone/Directed Study in Leadership: LEAD 4000/PYC 4950
- Graduate Leadership Course – Leadership Models: PYC 5750
Undergraduate Programs/Degrees:
Graduate Programs/Degrees:
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Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Since its creation in 1975, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation supports the graduate education and professional development of outstanding young people committed to public service leadership. Find more information on how to apply!