We are applying for a grant from State Farm to create a new service learning project  to enable Newark campus students to mentor/coach high school students who have problems with planning and organization (what are called executive function skills). The  idea: train Newark campus students, with input from a coaching specialist; have students practice with each other; deploy them once or twice a week to work with high school students for 30-60 minutes. My belief is that both the coach and coached students will benefit from learning and practicing these skills. The grant deadline is May 1 and I want your input on the idea. Join me and others for a brainstorming session and the meal is on me (bagels and coffee and fruit if early, Jimmy Johns otherwise). Brief stopovers at these breakfast/lunches are welcome (no need to stay for long), and I’d like your input even if you’re not able to be involved in the program if it gets going. Non-students are welcome of course.

Below is a doodle with different times. Please sign up and ask others to sign up, or  email me if none of those times work. Note in the comments (or email) your food preferences: http://doodle.com/fekgeg5m99pcu62r