Soo
Sun,
PT, PhD
Associate Professor
Alvernia University
Dr. Soo Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Alvernia University and a licensed physical therapist. She teaches neurophysiology, neuroscience, neuropathology, and research within the DPT curriculum. Through her research, she investigates the locomotor network and its interactions with various afferent inputs. She is also interested in the efficacy of various interventions in neurologic physical therapy on locomotor outcomes.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background/Purpose. International service learning (ISL) is a pedagogy suggested to produce “high impact” learning and outcomes for students and the community by combining community service with structured learning objectives, preparation, and reflection. ISL benefits for students include enhanced cultural competence, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and social responsibility. However, focusing solely on student benefits overlooks the shared responsibility for reciprocal community benefits and the importance of ethical conduct in diverse settings.…