November 13 | 11 AM – 12 PM CST

Service-learning is a powerful approach that connects academic learning with meaningful community engagement, but its greatest lessons often emerge when we look beyond our own borders. This session invites participants to explore how service-learning is being shaped and reimagined by diverse cultures and communities worldwide. Drawing on best practices and inspiring examples, we will examine how global perspectives can deepen our understanding of what makes service-learning equitable, impactful, and sustainable.

Participants will discover how international models emphasize authentic partnership, cultural humility, and community-driven goals, principles that are essential for success whether projects are local or global. We’ll discuss how schools and organizations around the world prepare students for cross-cultural engagement, foster reflection, and ensure that service initiatives are mutually beneficial for both students and communities. Through case studies and interactive dialogue, attendees will gain practical strategies for incorporating global insights into their own service-learning programs, strengthening outcomes for learners and communities alike.

Join us to learn how the world’s classrooms, communities, and cultures can expand our vision of service-learning and inspire us to build more just, connected, and resilient societies.

Guest Speakers:

Enrique Ochoa, Centro Latinoamericano de Aprendizaje y Servicio Solidario

Enrique Ochoa holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and a postgraduate degree in International Relations and Negotiations from the University of San Andrés and FLACSO Argentina. He also studied at the University of Bologna (Buenos Aires campus) and received a scholarship from the Inter-American Development Bank to participate in the Workshop for Young Latin American Leaders on Leadership, Democracy, and Social Development in Washington, D.C.

With more than 15 years of experience as a consultant to Argentina’s Ministry of Education, Enrique has specialized in promoting service-learning initiatives and supporting the institutionalization of service-learning in universities across Latin America.

He has built his academic career as a professor at UBA’s School of Social Sciences, within the Programme of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences at CIEE-FLACSO, and as a visiting professor at various public and private universities.

Since the founding of CLAYSS, Enrique has led the organization’s international relations and coordinated training and support for higher education institutions. In 2016, he was appointed Executive Director, where he oversees programs and operations and works closely with the Board of Directors to advance CLAYSS’s mission.

Eric Chang, Taipei City Fanghe Experimental High School

Eric Chang, Ph.D. is the Guidance Director at Taipei City Fanghe Experimental High School and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Fu Jen Catholic University Teacher Education Center. He holds a doctorate in Educational Administration and Evaluation from the University of Taipei.

With more than ten years of experience in service-learning, Eric has been recognized as a National Outstanding Service-Learning Teacher in Taiwan. He has guided secondary students from metropolitan areas to engage in service-learning in rural Taiwan, helping them connect learning with real-life challenges. By combining reflective practice with multiple forms of assessment, he ensures that service-learning is not only a meaningful experience but also an authentic way to evaluate student growth and learning outcomes.

He has also served as President of the Chinese Rock Leadership Association and is a Board Member of the Asia Association for Experiential Education (AAEE). Through these roles, he has promoted international service-learning programs in Nepal, India, and Chiang Rai, Thailand. He is committed to empowering young people through service-learning and experiential education, fostering compassion, resilience, and global citizenship

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This event will take place on Thursday, November 13 at 11:00 AM CT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.