High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2025
L'dor V'dor
Files
Course Code
LDR
Course Number
3215
Faculty/Instructor
Dr. Virginia Koch
Faculty/Instructor Email
virginia.koch@ucf.edu.
Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement
This project details a service-learning experience at Central Florida Hillel. Serving the community involved on-the-ground leadership and meaningful engagement by supporting signature events like the communal Challah Bake and warm, weekly Shabbos Dinners. This work demonstrated that true service involves leaders directly engaged with volunteers, modeling dedication. The project significantly impacted Hillel’s social infrastructure and accessibility, ensuring a reliable, low-barrier, welcoming space for students seeking cultural connection and companionship. This consistent volunteer effort increased organizational capacity, allowing staff to focus core resources on student mentorship rather than basic logistics. Ultimately, the stability and consistency of these events reinforced the sense of belonging for students, directly aiding Hillel's mission of passing traditions "from generation to generation" (L'dor V'dor). The experience provided a vital link to academic concepts like Servant Leadership and Organizational Communication. It proved that simple, clear messaging and visible commitment from staff and student executive board members are essential for successful volunteer retention and effective civic engagement.
Keywords
Service Learning; Servant Leadership; Community Engagement; Organizational Capacity; Volunteer Retention; Cultural Preservation; Hillel; Communication Strategies; Social Infrastructure
Recommended Citation
Greene, Shoshana L., "L'dor V'dor" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2025. 24.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025fall/24