The Volunteer Tutoring Program that is managed by the Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families was one of five Michigan programs nominated for the 2011 Governor's Service Award in the category of Outstanding Volunteer Program. This category was established to recognize the “extraordinary work volunteers accomplish in communities” and to “acknowledge the importance this support can make in community life.”
UM-Dearborn School of Education students play a key role in the success of this program. Students in EDC 460 (Exceptional Child) routinely volunteer to tutor a child for 10 hours during a semester. Students from other courses (e.g., EDC 241) also frequently volunteer their time as tutors in this program.
Congratulations to our partner, Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families, on being nominated for this prestigious award. Thanks to all the UM-Dearborn students, faculty and staff who have helped to make the program a success worthy of distinction!
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