GRAND RAPIDS – Faculty and students from Davenport University?s colleges will share their business expertise to benefit the health of the West Michigan community at the DU Day of Service March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University?s Peter C. Cook Center in downtown Grand Rapids.
?We are teaching our students the skills they need to make a difference for their employers and the communities in which they reside,? said Linda Rinker, Executive Vice President for Academics and Provost for Davenport. ?This Day of Service gives them an excellent opportunity to put into practice what they?ve been learning in the classroom and to make a difference in their community.?
Students and faculty from the Donald W. Maine College of Business will be helping low-income residents prepare their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). College of Technology students and faculty will consult with attendees about identity theft protection and keeping personal information secure in an online environment. College of Health Professions faculty and staff will be conducting health and wellness screenings, while College of Arts & Sciences faculty will provide free resources to refresh math skills in a reduced anxiety format. Davenport University Online staff and faculty also will be providing tutorials on best practices for online learning.
Public is invited for tax preparation assistance, health screenings, identity theft consultations and assessing math skills in preparation for college.
?It is important for students to gain as much experience as possible as they prepare for their eventual careers. This provides one more outlet for Davenport students to put their theoretical knowledge to real-world use, under the supervision of faculty and staff,? said Rinker. ?If we can help with the physical, financial or educational health of others at the same time, it?s a win-win situation for everyone.?
