Shantz graduated from St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt., with a bachelor’s degree in theatre and psychology. She will organize service-learning events for students to address needs in Vermillion and surrounding communities, and assist community organizations by connecting them with campus resources.

"Tina's experiences working with the community, whether it's as an organizer for various fundraisers or as a member of a theatre company, are significant," said Sarah Hirsch Wittmuss, director of the Center for Academic Engagement. "We look forward to her helping build relationships between the campus and the larger community to everyone’s mutual benefit."

The University’s partnership with the Federal Corporation for National and Community Service has been successful in connecting students with the communities around them. Since July 2003, students in The U’s innovative undergraduate graduation requirement, the IdEA Program, have contributed more than 45,000 hours of community support to agencies in Vermillion, in students’ hometowns and in other states. Students working in various academic disciplines have also launched several successful service-learning activities. This work is part of the commitment from USD to prepare students to be critical thinkers, leaders, lifelong learners and productive citizens in an increasingly diverse world.

A photo of Shantz is available for download at www.usd.edu/urelations/images/Christina_Shantz.jpg.

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