High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

2262

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Stacey Malaret

Faculty/Instructor Email

Stacey.Malaret@ucf.edu

About the Author

My name is Kazi Salsabil. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the University of Central Florida’s U-LEAD Scholars Academy program for its dedicated efforts in fostering leadership through the teaching of the Social Change Model, promoting civic engagement practices, and supporting impactful research projects.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

The Focused Volunteer Community Service course, part of the U-LEAD program at the University of Central Florida (UCF), is a service-learning course. This course emphasizes the significance of community service, engagement, and leadership, all of which I applied in my volunteer role as a research assistant at the Adult Development and Decision-Making Lab. In this role, I participated in research projects exploring the impact of misinformation, specifically examining whether individuals can accurately distinguish between real and fake information based on personal characteristics and neural mechanisms. The goal is to utilize the findings to inform future interventions designed to reduce the effects of misinformation. This project reflects UCF’s mission of advancing research in public health and well-being. The community service and course allowed me to engage in community outreach and advocacy. In addition, I developed social awareness, and an understanding of diverse perspectives, and addressed ethical dilemmas related to health and societal issues. Overall, this experience not only enhanced my understanding of leadership, civic engagement, and ethical reasoning but also allowed me to make meaningful contributions to both the UCF community and society at large. As I reflect on this opportunity, I am committed to continuing my civic engagement efforts and applying the lessons learned in supporting diverse communities and driving positive social change through research and clinical practice.

Keywords

Service Learning; Leadership; Civic Engagement; Research; Community Outreach;

Addressing Society’s Needs Through Research


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