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
FCCP Coordinator
- Non-work-study paid position
- For job description, click here
- For more information, email theinstitute@udmercy.edu
Service-Learning Office Assistant
- Work-study position
- For job description, click here
- For more information, email theinstitute@udmercy.edu
Emerging Leaders Program Graduate Assistant
- Non-work-study paid position
- For job description, click here
Emerging Leaders Program Student Liaison
- Work-study
- For job description, click here
- For more information on all ELP positions, email: elp@udmercy.edu or kzoster@sbcglobal.net
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.
Detroit Mercy’s Campus Kitchen program is the first Campus Kitchen in the State of Michigan.
If you find that leadership is your passion or you would like to complement your major, consider the Leadership Minor!
GM Student Corps is a paid, 10-week summer internship for college students who exhibit grit, determination and leadership potential.
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:
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: Click Here for information about service opportunities and how to log your service hours and more.
For Faculty: Click here for more information about how to utilize the service-learning pedagogy in one of your courses
Graduating soon?
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. Click here for more information on how to apply!