More Ways To Learn And Serve

BUSINESS EDUCATION The Cox School of Business Office of Diversity, led by director Steve Denson, works with English as a Second Language programs in Dallas schools to provide mentoring and advice about college in English and Spanish to prospective first-generation college students.
LAW CLINICS Dedman School of Law’s Clinical Program comprises six specialized community clinics, where students learn public service and professional responsibility while developing their skills under the guidance of faculty and staff. The W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic provides legal assistance for abused and neglected children. The Civil Clinic represents low-income clients in matters ranging from elder advocacy to civil rights litigation. In addition, the clinical program includes the Small Business Clinic, the Tax Clinic, the Consumer Advocacy Project and Criminal Prosecution and Defense Clinics.
COMMUNITY GARDEN Proposed by Elaine Heath, McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism in Perkins School of Theology, the new campus garden gives students, faculty and staff the opportunity to learn to garden organically using sustainable irrigation methods. Produce is shared with a local food bank and the campus community.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COUNCIL Through this new effort, representatives of SMU’s seven schools identify opportunities to work with community groups on humanitarian and civic issues. The council helped establish a campuswide partnership with Dallas Faith Communities Coalition in a multiagency effort aimed at improvements in West Dallas, with a focus on K-12 schools.