About the Service and Justice Immersion Program
The Catholic University Service & Justice Immersion Program exists to share in and learn from the lived experience of our brothers and sisters around the world. By sharing in the faith, work, and culture of those who welcome us, these experiences become a life-changing moment for the participants. It challenges participants to integrate the values of the Gospel and the social teachings of the Church into their lives and to encourage change in the lives of those around them.
Faculty and Staff Advisors
Every trip has one to two Catholic University staff or faculty members who accompany the students as advisors. The advisors are integral to the program and are tremendous mentors to our students. By participating as an advisor, you not only become an adult leader for a group of students participating in an immersion trip, but you yourself have an opportunity to grow by the experience of community, faith, simple living and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the Advisor Commitments?
Service and Justice Immersion advisors are required to participate in group activities before, during, and after the experience, join with the student leaders as part of the leadership team. They assist in planning and leading reflections, respond to emergencies, and insure that University policies and protocols are followed.
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When and Where are the Trips?
Each year, over 100 University students, faculty and staff participated in Immersion trips to various domestic and international destinations. In the past, trips were organized to Belize, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Jamaica, the USA (Florida, Pennsylvania and West Virginia), and the USA/Mexico border. Each Immersion trip lasts approximately one week and takes place during the Spring or Summer months.
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When Are Advisors Selected?
Students and advisors are selected by the Office of Campus Ministry around mid-Fall for trips in the following year.
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I'm Interested! How Do I Get Involved?
If you are interested in becoming an immersion trip advisor, or would like more information about what the advisor role entails, please contact the program coordinator, Harrison Hanvey. You may also find him in the Office of Campus Ministry.