Roundtable sEssion i
Saturday, February 13
1:45 - 2:30 PM
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Roundtable 4-A
The Project Narrative Initiative: Uplifting Underserved High School Students through Outreach Mentorship
Grace Anderson, Josie Lorea, Katherine Patterson, Roxanne Ruiz Rodriguez, Katherine Ryan, Rowan Steineker
Florida Gulf Coast University
Project Narrative is a pilot mentorship program connecting FGCU students with local, underserved high school students applying to colleges. Mentors work with mentees to develop compelling CommonApp essays. The program also includes guest speakers, discussions, and resources on adapting to college and career development. It aims to narrow the educational gap and diminish higher education barriers. Future goals include expanding student participation and providing service-learning and leadership opportunities to FGCU students.
Roundtable 4-B
Lead to Serve at Lovers Key
Taylor Vickers, Calvin Finley, Ariel Joel, Lea Manniello, Alex Bilter, Katelin Hand
Florida Gulf Coast University
We developed a collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership with Lovers Key State Park through engagement in environmental education/advocacy by creating signs educating the community on the flora and fauna of Southwest Florida, developing the park’s social media presence, creating educational materials for the park’s Discovery Center, and leading direct service events at the park to clean and protect the local environment, while also adapting to the changes brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Roundtable 4-C
FGCU’s Honors College Mentor Program: Adapting to Change through Metacognition and the Art of Digital Storytelling
Arianna Smith, Lindsay Rushworth
Florida Gulf Coast University
Digital Storytelling has recently gained attention in higher education as a new approach to metacognitive learning. This year’s Honors Mentors created digital stories with the goal of reflecting on their mentoring styles and leadership development. Honors Mentor Coordinator, Lindsay Rushworth, will discuss pedagogical approaches to digital storytelling. Additionally, Honors College peer mentor, Arianna Smith, will share her digital story.
Roundtable 4-D
The Rising Rate of Homelessness: Shifting a Generational Norm Through Action
Nicole Araujo, Olivia Dyer, Katherine George, Paulina Fernandez, Jakai Wade, Emilee Lopez, Savannah Wegener
Hillsborough Community College
Homelessness is often considered a taboo topic. The subject makes people uncomfortable, and they often avoid discussing the issue. We believe that open discussion around homelessness will bring awareness and inspire solutions to the problem. Florida ranks third among the U.S in homelessness. When equipped with proper resources and tools, we can shift the stigma around homelessness and use the information to educate and encourage the public for change.