SOURCE (Student Outreach Resource Center)

Mission
SOURCE provides academic, professional and personal development opportunities for the members of the JHU Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health through community outreach and service-learning partnerships with community-based organizations.

History
SOURCE was founded by the three Schools on the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions campus - Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health - in January 2005 to create one centralized, interdisciplinary community service and service-learning center. The center was formed in order to coordinate the community engagement activities of the three Schools while reducing unnecessary duplication of effort and services.

SOURCE serves as a recognizable clearinghouse for requests from community agencies for involvement activities and as a focal point for students seeking exposure in an urban environment. SOURCE is also available to expand resources for faculty interested in service-learning and community-based interdisciplinary research, education, and practice.

Location
SOURCE is located in 2017 E. Monument St., Baltimore, MD 21205. This is a rowhome on the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions campus.  SOURCE occupies the 2nd floor of the rowhome. 2017 E. Monument St. is located 1/2 block from the JHSPH Wolfe St. building and the SOM PCTB building, closer to the NE Market (just before The Taste of China).

SOURCE is viewed as a vital component of Student Affairs in all 3 Schools - Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Students are encouraged to utilize our services in order to gain practical experience in their field of study. Such experiences are key elements of students' resumes or CVs. More information regarding career goals and resume enhancement can be obtained through the Professional Development Office (all 3 Schools), Career Resource Center (SON only), and Career Services (JHSPH only).

Annual Report

SOURCE's 2006-2007 Annual Report (in pdf format)
SOURCE's 2005-2006 Annual Report (in pdf format)
SOURCE's 2005 Annual Report - January 2005 - June 2005 (in pdf)

Staff
SOURCE's activities and programs are coordinated by:

• the Director, Mindi B. Levin
• the Coordinator, Seth Christman   
• the Administrative Coordinator, Lori N. Hackett   
• the Community Consultant, Glenn L. Ross  

SOURCE in the News

• Announcing the New Center (Gazette 2005)   
• Uncovering East Baltimore   
• Neighborhood Matters   
• A Mighty SOURCE for the Community   
• Reaching out in East Baltimore   
• East Baltimore on Foot  
• Med Students Showcase Neighborhood Talent  

To learn more about the history of community outreach initiatives, read our archives of newsletters.