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Donna Halsband - CoordinatorDonna Halsband - CoordinatorOffice of Academic Service-Learning
& Civic EngagementBA219J, (314) 984-7893
Email: [email protected]
Website: users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning
WelcomeWelcome to the . . . to the . . .
Academic Service-Learning/ Academic Service-Learning/ Civic Engagement ProgramCivic Engagement Program St. Louis Community College – Meramec CampusSt. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus
Never doubt that a small group of Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world… change the world… it is the only thing that ever has.it is the only thing that ever has.
-- Margaret Mead-- Margaret Mead
Service-Learning Is …Service-Learning Is …
• Students doing community service connected to Students doing community service connected to Meramec academic courses Meramec academic courses
• Students assisting with local community needs and Students assisting with local community needs and acquiring skills along the wayacquiring skills along the way
• Students developing a sense of civic responsibilityStudents developing a sense of civic responsibility
What Is Service-What Is Service-Learning?Learning?
Cornerstone students organize a supply
drive for Nurses for Newborns
Business students bring in 4,500 lbs of canned
goods for Circle of Concern
Architecture students pitch new designs for Meramec’s Child Care
Center
During 2007-2008 our program included:During 2007-2008 our program included:
1,815 students . . . 1,815 students . . .
served a total of 10,553 hours . . .served a total of 10,553 hours . . .
at 65 agencies . . .at 65 agencies . . .
valued at $205,879!valued at $205,879!
Program Involvement 2007-2008Program Involvement 2007-2008
How Do StudentsHow Do Students
Benefit FromBenefit From
Service-Learning?Service-Learning?
• They enhance academic learning They enhance academic learning through real world experiences.through real world experiences.
• They explore career options and They explore career options and build their resume.build their resume.
• They develop leadership and They develop leadership and communication skills.communication skills.
• They connect service to civic They connect service to civic responsibility.responsibility.
I. Preparation is the time when students and teachers identify a community need, conduct research, relate learning objectives and make necessary preparations for the service activity.
II. Service is the actual service activity. This service must be meaningful and address a real need in the community. It also must enhance the student’s educational experience
III. Reflection is the activity which provides an opportunity for the students to develop new understanding, skills and knowledge from their service experience.
IV. Recognition/Demonstration is the time when students share their knowledge and accomplishments.
• AccountingAccounting
• AnthropologyAnthropology
• Architectural TechnologyArchitectural Technology
• ArtArt
• BiologyBiology
• Business LawBusiness Law
• College OrientationCollege Orientation
• CommunicationCommunication
• Early Care & EducationEarly Care & Education
• English As A Second LanguageEnglish As A Second Language
• English CompEnglish Comp
• HistoryHistory
• Interior DesignInterior Design
• Leadership StudiesLeadership Studies
• Physical Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapy Assistant
• Political SciencePolitical Science
• PsychologyPsychology
• Legal StudiesLegal Studies
• MathMath
• NursingNursing
• SociologySociology
• SpanishSpanish
• Teacher EducationTeacher Education
Service-LearningService-Learning
Is Connected ToIs Connected To
Course Work . . Course Work . . ..
• Share a StoryShare a Story – – the improvement of literacythe improvement of literacy
• Hunger and HomelessnessHunger and Homelessness – – reducing hunger and increasing food securityreducing hunger and increasing food security
• Bridges to Healthy CommunitiesBridges to Healthy Communities – – improving community healthimproving community health
• Environment and Community GardensEnvironment and Community Gardens – – improving the environment in the regionimproving the environment in the region
• Older AdultsOlder Adults – – honoring and caring for your eldershonoring and caring for your elders
• Civic ResponsibilityCivic Responsibility – – developing informed, thoughtful and active citizensdeveloping informed, thoughtful and active citizens
Service-LearningService-Learning Is Connected Is Connected
To Campus To Campus Themes . . .Themes . . .
Theme: Share a StoryTheme: Share a Story – – the improvement of literacythe improvement of literacy
Meramec Communication
students participate in a Read-A-Story activity (right)
ESL students do a cultural exchange with Robinson Elementary School students (left).
Robinson Elementary SchoolRobinson Elementary SchoolAcademic Service-LearningAcademic Service-Learning
Hunger AwarenessHunger AwarenessCampus-wide Service-LearningCampus-wide Service-Learning
Theme: Hunger and HomelessnessTheme: Hunger and Homelessness – – reducing hunger/increasing food securityreducing hunger/increasing food security
11, 500+ lbs of food collected
Accounting and Business help organize
$1,770 from the Empty Bowls Luncheon
Ceramics makes 200 bowels
Hunger 101 Simulation
Cancer Awareness DayCancer Awareness DayCampus-wide Service-LearningCampus-wide Service-Learning
Theme: Bridges to Healthy Theme: Bridges to Healthy CommunitiesCommunities
– – improving community healthimproving community health
~ Students learn about preventable cancers from organizations specializing in skin, breast, testicular, throat and lung cancers. Our Meramec student nurses (as shown above) educated their peers as well.
~ A mammogram mobile is available for screenings.
http://www.kirkwoodlivinggreen.org/
Kirkwood Living Kirkwood Living GreenGreen
Kirkwood Living Green (KLG) is a nonprofit group Kirkwood Living Green (KLG) is a nonprofit group formed in 2007 to promote, demonstrate, and celebrate formed in 2007 to promote, demonstrate, and celebrate
lifestyle choices that protect and conserve natural resources.lifestyle choices that protect and conserve natural resources.
Kirkwood Farmer’s Market – 4/4, 4/11Kirkwood Farmer’s Market – 4/4, 4/11Lake Testing – Looking for student involvement.Lake Testing – Looking for student involvement.Promoting Biodegradable containersPromoting Biodegradable containersRaising rain garden awarenessRaising rain garden awareness
Simpson Lake Clean-UpSimpson Lake Clean-Up
Theme: Environment and Community Theme: Environment and Community GardensGardens
– – improving the environment in the regionimproving the environment in the region
~ English classes enjoy the outdoors while making a difference. They then write a composition about their “hands on” experience of clearing
invasive Honey Suckle at Simpson Lake . . . learning while serving.
Academic Service-LearningAcademic Service-Learning
Simpson Lake Clean-upSimpson Lake Clean-upApr. 18, 8:30 am – 12:00 Apr. 18, 8:30 am – 12:00
Theme: Older AdultsTheme: Older Adults – – honoring and caring for your eldershonoring and caring for your elders
~ English Comp Students visit residents at Crown Center retirement community during the course of the semester to make new friends and learn more about their lives.
~ Each presentation included a brief bio and answers to questions like, “What was the most important historical event in your life?” and
“What advice would you share with today’s generation of college students?
~ The residents are invited to the students’ Final Exam to hear what students have pulled together about their lives. Students used PowerPoint, print media, and even video.
Crown Center Senior LivingCrown Center Senior LivingAcademic Service-LearningAcademic Service-Learning
Theme: Civic ResponsibilityTheme: Civic Responsibility – – developing informed, thoughtful anddeveloping informed, thoughtful and active citizensactive citizens
~ Campus-wide effort by students to encourage peers to register to vote.
~ Students are given class credit for serving as Election Judges, bringing their much needed computer skills to the polls as Missouri moves to new voting technology.
~ PeaceJam Conferences provide college students with an opportunity to study alongside Nobel Laureates to extend their work into the community.
Local Elections, April 7Local Elections, April 7thth 2009 2009Register by March 11Register by March 11
Issue Advocacy: Where do I begin?Issue Advocacy: Where do I begin?
Where do I Stand?Where do I Stand?
Where does my Community Stand?Where does my Community Stand?
What?! Now THAT ticks me off!What?! Now THAT ticks me off!
Service-Learning . . .Service-Learning . . . Connects To Civic Engagement/Citizen Websites . . .Connects To Civic Engagement/Citizen Websites . . .
Theme: Civic ResponsibilityTheme: Civic Responsibility – – developing informed, thoughtful anddeveloping informed, thoughtful and active citizensactive citizens
United States GovernmentUnited States Government
Missouri State GovernmentMissouri State Government
Local GovernmentLocal Government
Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans a new service trip to rebuild homes and livesa new service trip to rebuild homes and lives
Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans a new service trip to rebuild homes and livesa new service trip to rebuild homes and lives
America Reads America Reads ––Work Study ProgramWork Study Program
Serve your CommunityServe your Community
Work for a Food Pantry
Tutor
Assist the Elderly
Contact Mike SmithContact Mike Smith Financial Aid Manager Financial Aid Manager
(314) 984-7652(314) 984-7652
Or Donna HalsbandOr Donna HalsbandCoordinator of Service-Learning/Civic Coordinator of Service-Learning/Civic
EngagementEngagement(314) 984-7893(314) 984-7893
~ Earn money for college and build your resume, all while serving your community.
A visit to our website gives you:A visit to our website gives you:
• Information about agenciesInformation about agencies
• Forms you will needForms you will need
• Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
• And more . . .And more . . .
http://users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearninghttp://users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning
Let’s Get Started . . .Let’s Get Started . . .