SAY Village
If you are looking for a “REAL WORLD” experience, then SAY Village might be the place for you! The College of Education and University Housing have partnered to provide a residential village housed on two floors of Syme Residence Hall. You may aspire to be a lawyer, teacher, doctor, psychologist, engineer or entrepreneur - it doesn’t matter. Advocating for youth spans many fields of study. We are looking for students who have an interest in contributing to the community, the university, and the lives of younger at-risk children.
The SAY residential village is committed to providing future advocates and educators with the resources, skills and support to become successful youth advocates and critical thinkers. Students will benefit from faculty advisors, resident mentors, field trips and interaction with underrepresented students both in and out of educational settings. The SAY Village provides innovative programs that personalize the college experience, especially for first year students.
What is Youth Advocacy? Youth Advocacy involves educating advocates about the educational, social, political, multi-cultural and technological aspects that impact the lives of children both locally and globally. Advocates make improvements in these areas with deep concern for social justice.
Why
Become an Advocate? Our children’s health, safety, education, and security are deteriorating at an alarming rate.
Youth advocates take an informed stand as activists by not only caring about problems but also addressing them with energy and
intelligence.
Interested in joining the SAY Village? Apply online now!
Unique Community Features
- Involvement in field experiences at local elementary schools
- Participation in ED 150 and ED 151, "Issues in Youth Advocacy" (1 credit each)
- Interaction with faculty in and out the classroom
- SAY Computer Lab in Syme Hall
- On-campus Service Projects
- Live-In Educational Mentors
- Early August Check-in into Syme Hall
- Priority Class Registration
- Fun Village Social Events
- Being part of a caring and collaborative environment where you form friendships that will last a lifetime
Contact Information
Robin McWilliams
College of Education
SAY Director
Phone: (919) 513-0795
Jenn Bandzwolek
SAY Graduate Assistant
College of Education
Phone: (919) 513-2717
Lisa LaBarbera
Associate Director
University Housing
Phone: (919) 515-3816