One example is the Justice in Action group, which heightens awareness of social issues such as cultural diversity, homelessness, AIDS, and domestic violence. Provides community-building experiences At Dominican University, service projects are a way of life. Through more than 25 service clubs, students reach out to those in need, which helps them understand the importance of commitment to the community. In one program, students tutor 6th and 7th graders from Chicago s inner city. Since 1985, students have participated in the Project Horizons annual alternative spring break trip to a poverty-stricken community in the U.S. Students participate in housing repairs or construction, visiting the sick in their homes, or tutoring.
Students leave the university with a lifelong commitment to serving their local communities.
Advocates a drug-free lifestyle Dominican University emphasizes that students should be high on life, not on drugs. We reinforce this outlook through athletic and recreation activities, special programs during National Alcohol Awareness Week, and policies that prohibit the serving of alcoholic beverages at university-sponsored student events. Additionally, we train student resident advisers and security staff to respond proactively to any incidents involving drugs or alcohol. Conducts a critical assessment of character-building projects and activities Students play an active role in the development, management,and evaluation of programs and services offered by the university. Students are active on the Campus Climate Committee, which assesses student issues and addresses them at forums.