FCS

Dietetic Community Service Program

Fall 2009 Newsletter

What is DCSP?
DCSP is a student directed community service program. Through DCSP, WMU dietetic students may be linked to local area mentorship opportunities. This will better prepare them for a service-orientated and service-directed professional dietetic experience.

Dietetic students choose to participate in DCSP because:

Volunteer experience is an important aspect of the internship application.
Learning experiences with mentors (dietitians).
Benefits both the student and the community.
Students to work along side professionals in their field.
Promotes professional development.
Variety of placements allows students flexibility in selecting mentorships.
Obtain a certificate of completion to include in the internship application portfolio.

DCSP Objectives

To incorporate student-directed service learning as a major component of the dietetic degree program at WMU.
To better prepare student applicants for dietetics internships through volunteer work experience.
To build the service-oriented leadership capacity of dietetic students.

This program is a partnership of the South West Michigan District Dietetic Association (SWMDDA), WMU Dietetics Program, and WMU Student Dietetic Association (SDA).