Engage Upstate

Author: Dave Marlow

Dave Marlow

David Marlow directs Service Learning and Community Engagement at USC Upstate. At the core of all his endeavors, Dave seeks to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

  • Collaboratory – April/May 22

    Capturing the amazing community-engaged activities happening across campus.This month’s update includes:– Drawing winners– Call to contribute– Progress update NEWS-AT-A-GLANCE April Drawing Winners: Alex Lorenz & Adrian Smith May Drawing Winners: Freda Sue & Araceli Hernandez-Laroche Total Activities Captured: 149 (up 33) Activities Claimed & Published: 74 (up 23) Top Contributing Unit: El Centro Top Population…

  • Ready to Explore SL/CE?

    Considering offering your students richer content through experiential, community relevant learning? Let’s chat: over coffee, on a walk around the quad, or via Teams. Summer is a time of dreams. Let’s dream together! GO BIG:– Integrate 15-25 hours of direct or indirect service where students learn from community partners and their experience while practicing what…

  • SL/CE Showcase

    Come hear stories from your colleagues in a TEDx style format and celebrate SL/CE at Upstate. Join us in CLC 309 for a sandwich & salad buffet lunch @ 11:45. Sessions start run from 12:00 to 2:30. Prefer to attend virtually? We’ll stream on Bb Collaborate.Can’t make it on 4/1? Sessions will be recorded &…

  • NEW Coffee & Conversation Program

    To encourage the connections which enhance student retention (Song, et al, 2018), OSL/CE is happy to announce a Coffee & Conversation program for active SL/CE courses and reviewed SL/CE extracurricular activities. Get your tickets here!  Best Practice Suggestion:Best SL/CE (& other assessment) literature suggests replacing a formal written reflection with a reflective conversation for a…

  • Collaboratory Update – March ’22

    Capturing the amazing community-engaged activities happening across campus. This month’s update includes: – Drawing winners – Call to contribute – Progress update NEWS-AT-A-GLANCE February Drawing Winners: Bridget Kirkland & Michele Covington March Drawing Winners: Hannah Terpack & Stephanie Barnhill Total Activities Captured: 116 Activities Claimed & Published: 51 Top Contributing Unit: El Centro Top Population…

  • SL/CE Development & Support

    Upcoming & recorded professional development opportunities. An invitation to hear students’ voices at this year’s USC Upstate Research Symposium. And reminders of how OSL/CE supports officially designated SL, SE, & CE courses. SL/CE Course ShowcaseFriday, 4/1; CLC 309; Lunch @ 11:45, Sessions @ 12. Check out the related blog post! Come hear stories from your…