Community Outreach - Leadership Development Institute

Service Learning Classes


Each year 75 courses across the University incorporate Service Learning in classes, resulting in course-related, direct services to the poor and marginalized in our community. Each year, more than 1,500 UDM student volunteers provide service in conjunction with 140 community service agencies.

Community Partnerships

LDI maintains partnerships with area community organizations and agencies such as COTS, Mercy Education Project, City Year Detroit, Gesu School, etc., in order for UDM students, faculty and staff to volunteer their support in addressing some of the area's social problems and injustices. During 2007-2008 school year, approximately 1,500 UDM student volunteers provided service in conjunction with more than 100 community service agencies.

Student Volunteer Center


Through service and leadership opportunities, the Student Volunteer Center involves faculty, staff and students in caring for and improving our communities. In addition to working with local schools, soup kitchens, and shelters, the Volunteer Center sponsors a number of campus-wide events including a Christmas project with COTS, and programs at the Mercy Education Project, Habitat for Humanity, and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Orientation Outreach Program

During the Fall 2008 PTV orientation program for freshman students, approximately 240 students and colleagues performed community service at 13 community agencies.