Information Meeting for the

Asia-US Service-Learning (AUSL) Program

August 3 – August 30, 2007At Yuan Ze University

March 12, 2007

Program History & Goals

HistoryDeveloped in 2005 in response to growing interest in service and volunteerism

GoalsTo deepen students interest in and understanding of public service and non-profit organizationsTo study complex social and environmental issues through both academic and hands-on activitiesTo connect “mind learning” with “heart learning”

What is ‘Service-Learning’?

A method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service throughout the community

Program Overview

Pre-ProgramWeek 1 & 2: Stanford workshop course: “Service in US and Asia”Week 3: Service Project WeekWeek 4: Wrap UpPost-Program

Service Project GroupsYour “core group” throughout the program. 10-12 students per groupPlacement based on participants interests and space availabilityThree Service Project Groups

EducationHealth and DisabilitiesUrban Issues

Service Project Groups

EducationEducation for under-served groups Bi-lingual education and accommodating immigrants

Health and DisabilitiesSocial attitudes towards people with disabilities Care of the elderly and aging societies

Urban IssuesRoot causes of homelessness and poverty in urban and suburban areas

Program CoordinatorsPlan and lead Service ProjectsLead discussions for “Service in US and Asia” classAct as guides and “instant friends”6 Stanford Coordinators4 Asia Coordinators (alumni of VIA programs)

Pre-Program

AUSL Orientation in Taipei on May 5Presentation topics chosen and research conducted

Week 1 & 2: Stanford workshop

course“AUSL Orientation”“Service in the US and Asia” workshopExtracurricular activities, panel discussions, etc.

Week 3: Service Project Week

Accommodations at youth hostel in San FranciscoMix of hands-on volunteering, visits to service organizations, discussions, reflection, and funConnected to topics covered during “Service in US and Asia” class

Week 4: Wrap Up

ReflectionFinal projectFarewell activity at a hotel

Post-Program

Stanford Coordinators visit to Asia

Application Process for YZU Students

Application deadline is mid AprilInterview will be held on May 3 or 4 Orientation will be held on May 5 at the YMCA in Taipei

InterviewInterview will be in EnglishIt will be for about 10-15 minutes. We are looking for enthusiastic students who are eager to learn through participating in AUSL. Be prepared to explain why you want to participate in AUSL and what specifically you want to get out of this program.

We look forward to seeing you at Stanford this

summer!

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