Leveling up: Using Storytelling to Build Community

Leveling up: Using Storytelling to Build Community

    Presenter(s)

    Maren Gainer, Mary Katherine Nestos

    Comments

    2:50-3:30, Kennedy Union 311

    Description

    Over the last ten years, a sales and fundraising class has focused on a philanthropy project that helps and guides students to support a non-profit of their choice. This experiential and hands-on process motivates students and embeds vulnerability, as they seek funds, share the reasons behind their chosen non-profits, and passionately present in front of their peers. The class combines low-stake assignments with high-reward outcomes, encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones and fosters a sense of community and connection. Highlighting the results of our 13 question-survey, sent to recent participants in the philanthropy tournament. We will explore how harnessing vulnerability will help develop a deeper understanding among peers and the impact to the classroom as a whole.

    Publication Date

    4-23-2025

    Project Designation

    Independent Research

    Primary Advisor

    Peter J. Titlebaum

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Health and Sport Science

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium, School of Education and Health Sciences

    Institutional Learning Goals

    Community; Practical Wisdom; Scholarship

    Leveling up: Using Storytelling to Build Community

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