West Akron resident appointed associate director for service learning

heresa S. Beyerle of Akron has joined The University of Akron’s Institute for Teaching and Learning as Associate Director for Service Learning and Undergraduate Research.

In this role, Beyerle coordinates service-learning programs and facilitates undergraduate research.

“Through service-learning, our students will gain life experience, and local organizations will get the help they need. In my new role with UA, I will be fostering relationships that will benefit the community as well as our students,” says Beyerle.

Beyerle brings more than 20 years of experience and involvement in the Akron community’s nonprofit and social service sectors to this position. As community outreach coordinator for the University Park Alliance from 2005-07, Beyerle developed projects between the university and various school and other nonprofit organizations involving many service learning projects for UA. She has been actively involved throughout UA’s campus, participating in projects such as the Academic Leadership Forum, Make A Difference Day, Engagement Council, ITL service learning research team and others. Off campus she has volunteered with the Rubber City Roller Girls, Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, Project LEARN and more.

Beyerle holds a bachelor’s degree in English from UA, a master’s in teaching from Kent State University, a master’s in social administration from Case Western Reserve University and a Ph.D. in public administration and urban studies from UA.

About UA’s Institute for Teaching and Learning
The University of Akron’s Institute for Teaching and Learning coordinates, promotes, and supports efforts to improve the success of students both inside and outside the classroom. The Institute advances and disseminates scholarly investigations into the teaching and learning process as well as discipline-specific research activities involving students.

Media Contact: Sarah Lane, 330-972-7429 or slane@uakron.edu.