Lola Broomberg
Testimonials
"I took Lola’s class purely off of a recommendation, not knowing really
what the course entailed. I was promised I would know every student in
the class better than I had known any one of my peers in other courses.
I was told the professor would learn as much from me as I did from her.
I was also promised a course that catered to my passions, one that would
allow me to explore my career path, explore what deeply touched me, what
moved me or inspired me. I found that this class has exceeded every one
of those promises. I thought I knew more or less the direction my career
would take me, but this class shown me a million directions to funnel my
ideas, hard work, and dedication. This course is anything but generic. It forces you to question the inequities around you and find what it is
you love and how that can benefit the greater whole. Every Thursday night, when I walk out of class, I feel inspired and impassioned to make huge changes in the world with my life. I not only feel inspired, but
feel this class have given me the tools to shift my future toward that
of social activism. I believe every student should take this class, it
is impossible not to benefit from the inspiring environment Lola creates
in the classroom."
-Melissa Harrison
¨Lola´s class has given me the gift of self discovery and provided me
the tools I need to began making this world a better place. Through the class discussions, real world experiences and assignments I learned what it takes to put social change in action. I left Lola´s class feeling
confident in my ability to change the world¨
-Kailey Gramberg
RESOURCES
BOOKS
The Transformative Way
Scott Sherman
World Change 2.0
Scott Sherman
The impossible will take a little while – a citizen’s guide to hope in a time of fear
edited by Paul Rogat Loeb
How to Change the World; Social Entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas.
David Bornstein
Readings for Diversity and Social Justice Adams, Blumefeld, Castenada, Hackman, Peters and Zuniga
All about Love, New Visions
Bell Hooks
“How can I help?”
Ram Dass and Paul Gorman
CLASSES
Be the Change
If you don't just want a job, you want to make a difference:
Be the Change: Career Development meets Social Action is an exciting three credit class that assists students in developing social action oriented career goals and marking the path from here to there. Students have the opportunity to meet inspiring change-makers from the community, volunteer and do fun fieldwork projects while simultaneously building a resume and learning about social action career links and opportunities. Whether you want to work in the US or abroad, your help is needed. Find out how best to maximize your strengths and fulfill your passions.
This ten-week course is devoted to facilitating career development, social activism and community outreach through academic research, project design and personal exploration.
Each student will choose a social, environmental or political issue for research and fieldwork. Students will explore educational requirements for participation, career opportunities and current best practice being implemented by local, national and international service organizations in the field.
"This class helped me discover my life purpose and greatly contributed to my self-knowledge. It is the most beneficial class, both professionally and personally, that I have taken in the past 4 years. If you want to help others as well as yourself, take this class."
-Benjamin Wyde
PODS Social Action Careers Webblog
http://aaablogs.uoregon.edu/podssocialactioncareers/
For more information about scheduling and to see a copy of the current syllabus:
Contact Lola@uoregon.edu
Women in Transition
Women in Transition at Lane Community College
Lola has been teaching in the Women in Transition Program since 2007. This life changing entry program offers a gentle introduction into college, career planning and life changing alternatives on the brink of any number of life transitions. The program encourages women to become economically self-sufficient through access to education, training, and employment. This seven credit course assists women in transforming their lives and assists them in making informed personal and professional choices to support themselves in thriving rather than surviving.
Career and Life Planning
Career and Life Planning
Lola teaches Career and Life Planning classes both at the U of O and LCC. These courses are designed to assist students in examining their core values, skills and passions and guides them towards goal setting in order to manifest the career of their dreams.