Students participating in the Spring Break 2010 will be required to attend orientation/training sessions.  These sessions will include information on preparing for the trip, cultural respect, organizing work assignments, and more comprehensive information.  Each participant will receive a manual containing necessary educational information for the trip.  Students need to bring this folder to the meetings and on the trip.

Mandatory Orientations are scheduled for both Thursday, February 24 and March 3, 2011, at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Student Success Building SSC-SSC1201.

Debriefing is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Student Success Building SSC-SSC 1201.  This is an opportunity to share pictures and stories. 

The purpose of this trip is to promote life long community involvement and critical thinking about our societal problems.  This includes strong direct volunteer service, orientation, education, training, reflection, reorientation, and diversity, as well as being alcohol and other drug-free.  All participants will be required to travel with the group and live with the group for the duration of the project.  Participants are also expected to participate fully in all facets of the project.

Only currently registered SIUE students can attend.  Applications must be accompanied by the $35.00 non-refundable 1st installment/deposit by the first due date Monday, January 24, 2011.  The second and final payment of $35.00 is due by the final due date of, Friday, February 11, 2011.  If a student does not make the deadline, the name will be removed and a student's name from the waiting list will be added.  The waiting sign-up list is on a first registered and paid basis.  Installments/deposits and applications need to be mailed or hand delivered to the Kimmel Leadership Center, Box 1168.  Please make check payable to SIUE.  Please indicate on memo area of the check - Spring Break 2011.

For more information e-mail: skutter@siue.edu