Faculty & Staff Involvement

Faculty and staff play a vital role in identifying promising students and partnering in meaningful educational and reflective experiences that support their growth.

Nominate a Student

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate undergraduate students who demonstrate promise, resilience, or leadership potential. Nominations help connect students with opportunities designed to support academic, personal, and professional growth. We encourage you to nominate students who:

Partner in the Experience

LSU Horizons uses a collaborative staffing model that brings together faculty, staff, and Division of Engagement, Civil Rights & Title IX professionals to support student learning and community partnerships. Faculty and staff are invited to partner in the roles shared below, contributing their expertise to strengthen student development and community impact. 

Student Experience Partner

Ensure students are informed about daily plans, logistics, and expectations, and support participation and well-being by communicating on-site needs and helping address gaps as they arise. 

Education & Reflection Partner 

Leads learning outcomes, reflection, storytelling, and leadership development, helping students connect service experiences to academic and personal growth.

Community Engagement Partner

Acts as the main point of contact for community partners and alumni, assists with on-site partner needs, and collects photos and videos to document and share the experience.

FAQ's

LSU Horizons connects students with hands-on community service beyond campus, helping them apply service-learning best practices, build leadership skills, and deepen their commitment to serving the public good. Learn more.

LSUA&M faculty and staff may participate by nominating students and/or serving as volunteers.

Faculty and staff partners can expect an immersive, hands-on experience that combines community engagement, student support, and reflection. You will collaborate with students, community partners, and fellow staff, support daily activities, and contribute your expertise to student learning, leadership development, and meaningful community impact. 

The Division of Engagement, Civil Rights & Title IX will defray the cost for faculty & staff partners who are selected to participate in LSU Horizons.  

Faculty & Staff interested in participating in LSU Horizons will need to complete the brief interest form. Additional information is available within the form.  

Faculty and staff partners should plan to bring comfortable, service-appropriate clothing, personal toiletries, any required medications, and materials needed for reflection or facilitation if applicable to your role. We also recommend bringing a flexible mindset, readiness to collaborate, and a willingness to engage fully with students and community partners. 

Day 1 – March 8 (Sunday): Depart LSU at 7 a.m., arrive in Memphis mid-afternoon, and participate in orientation with the host organization followed by a group dinner and reflection.

Day 2 – March 9 (Monday): Volunteer from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., supporting community initiatives such as housing, food security, or youth development, and conclude with a meet-and-greet with local LSU alumni.

Day 3 – March 10 (Tuesday): From 9 a.m. to around 5 p.m., assist a local school partner by supporting equitable education through activities such as classroom painting, reading with students, or library organization.

Day 4 – March 11 (Wednesday): From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., collaborate with a community development organization on neighborhood revitalization efforts, followed by dinner with Serve901 at The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant.

Day 5 – March 12 (Thursday): From 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m., work with a local after-school program on site development and student engagement before departing Memphis to return to LSU.