Job Title:
Associate Professor of Sociology
Unit:
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Contact Info:
2289 Wiekamp Hall
574-520-4501
dblouin@iu.edu
Community Engagement Involvement:
Community-Engaged Teaching, Internships, Community-Based Research
Focus Area(s):
Civil Rights and Social Justice, Community/Neighborhood Development, Education and Learning
Community Partner:
Vibrant Communities of Elkhart County
Motivation and Impact:
When practiced carefully and thoughtfully community-engaged teaching is one of those seemingly rarely opportunities for mutual benefit. Students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for their studies and community interests are addressed and taken seriously. All of us stand to gain when we recognize we are all in this together.