Mission University
Building Global community
Mission University headquarters is located in Omaha's historic Landmark Center at 1299 Farnam St. Suite 300. When you visit our offices you'll enjoy on-site parking, premier hotels, banks, and a great coffee shop. We are located in the central business district of Downtown Omaha, where you'll be able to explore the meeting of Omaha’s rich history with modern retail in the Old Market district just across the street. The business center is at the convergence of major roads, you’ve got great access to the I-29, I-80, and the nearby Eppley Airfield airport.
Mission University provides international humanitarian services where our participants complete clinical rotations and internships that may be required for their major, while implementing sustainable, community-based health improvement projects. We partner with international nonprofit humanitarian and governmental agencies to provide transformational experiences while supporting communities in need. Each program includes a portfolio project, certification, clinical/experiential, field-based learning, and is eligible for academic credit at the participant's home institution.
Every program is a blend of virtual project development in the student's area of concentration through small cohort team collaboration that culminates in an experiential, short term, humanitarian service-learning program to support the ongoing support and development of under-resourced communities around the world. We are a 501c3 public charity with a humanitarian relief, community development, and educational outreach focus, and depend on philanthropic support to keep the cost of our programs affordable so students, professionals, and volunteers can continue participating in global relief efforts.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Experiential learning has significant teaching advantages, namely that it entails a hands-on approach to learning that moves away from the teacher imparting and transferring their knowledge. It makes learning an experience that moves beyond the traditional classroom and provides a more involved way of learning engagement.
All programs begin online, asynchronously, and facilitated by our experienced faculty and staff. There will be scheduled meetings (live and offline) at various times to accommodate different time zones and schedules. Program participants work collaboratively work with our faculty to develop their project, mutually determine outcomes for success, and begin planning for the travel portion of the program from the first day. Once developed, the participant travels to the designated location to complete their clinical rotation and project implementation, collaboratively within a global team of other professionals.
Mission University can prove to be a valuable partner to help Universities meet the needs of their strategic program quality and co-curricular objectives, help to satisfy the student’s didactic learning objectives and clinical contact hour requirements in their associated programs of study. Typically, University program leadership has the option to place students in two ways, although other options may be available upon request:
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Clinical practicum in a desired focus area to meet the student’s specific course objectives for their major (e.g. Pediatric clinical rotation for 4 weeks with 160 clinical hours, with a clinical emphasis on assessment and treatment of congenital malformation).
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Clinical practicum in a desired focus area of choice to meet the student’s general course objectives for their major representing an area of great need in an under-resourced community (e.g. Clinical rotation for 4 weeks with 160 clinical hours, within an emphasis area that is mutually defined by the student, program advisor/chair, and Mission University faculty, such as Maternal prenatal safety program focusing on assessment, education, and prevention)
Capacity 12-15 participants (groups sizes vary by location)
Safety is our number one priority. Participants must acknowledge receipt and understanding of Mission University Travel Handbook, including policies and procedures for participation in the program. Travel preparation and safety briefings are provided leading up to, and during all aspects of the program. Mission University facilitates all aspects of the travel program with appropriate representatives at the student's home college or university. Additionally, two experienced and credentialed faculty always travel with students to oversee academic program quality and ensure participant safety.
A range of clinical/practicum hours can be provided, based on the goals of the participant (typically range from 40 to 120 field-based hours over the duration of their program (a combination of inner-city and rural health population focus areas is provided where desired)
Team building/recreational activities are integrated throughout the program
Participant fundraising support provided (as applicable)
Programs include all costs, including airfare, transportation, food, and lodging (as applicable).
Upon completion of the course of study, the participant will possess knowledge, skills, and dispositions to:
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Demonstrate critical thinking by making sound judgments, which incorporate evidence-based project development, and advanced community engagement-orientation.
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Utilize effective communication techniques with clients, families, and members of the community, using a variety of therapeutic resources and methods.
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Provide compassionate, culturally competent, holistic support and service in a variety of settings.
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Apply compassionate and ethical principles of servant leadership in developing community enhancement resources to achieve quality outcomes.
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Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for care and service delivery within a global worldview.
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Pursue knowledge and expertise through continued practice, research, and community involvement to enhance personal and professional growth and development.
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Advocate for excellence in care, service, policy, and practice using a combination of paradigms.
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Coordinate client-centered, collaborative care using culturally-specific and appropriate resources.
*Program outcomes adapted from World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for Ethical Humanitarian Service
Our Mission: "Connect individuals who aspire to serve with communities in need."
Our Vision: "To build global community"
Our Values: Our values are grounded in human connection and care for one another. We aspire to build a community where tolerance, respect, and care for one another are daily ways of interacting.
Be honest - Speak the truth in love
Be humble - Do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves
Be thankful - Give thanks in all circumstances
Be gracious - Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another
Be compassionate - Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience
Our Logo:
The Cross represents love, humility, and obedience and we give the same love to others that we have been given. The message of the Cross remains a gift of love.
The Shield is a classic symbol in higher education, representing knowledge as well as shelter and security.
The color blue is accredited with being the color of healing and grace.
The color white was used as the universal color of redemption and purity
