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Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning
Trinity Hall, 203
[email protected] (315) 781-3825www.hws.edu/academics/service
SERVICE-LEARNING ORIENTATION
Spring 2015
Through HWS Compass students are encourage to explore the many facets of service to society.
A three tiered program, COMPASS provides experiences:
Community Service Civic Engagement Civic Leadership Leading to a life of Engaged Citizenship.
“…a teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.”~National Commission on Service-Learning www.servicelearning.org
WHAT IS SERVICE-LEARNING?
Promotes learning through active participation
Provides structured time for students to reflect
Extends learning beyond the classroom
SERVICE-LEARNING…
You can search “SLC” on the course catalogue to find other service-learning classes? And that there is a Social Justice Studies Dept. that has 2 minors, one of which requires two SLC classes? http://www.hws.edu/academics/sjs/curriculum
students are able to identify the most important issues within a real-world situation through critical thinking
promotes deeper learning; there are no "right answers" in the back of the book
generates emotional consequences, which challenge values and ideas
supports social, emotional and cognitive learning and development
Service-learning replaces something that used to be in the course- perhaps a paper or presentation.
This is NOT in addition to everything else you are required to do.
Your participation and reflection on this experience will become part of your grade for the course.
DO YOU HAVE 28 HOURS IN A DAY?
WE DIDN’T THINK SO!!
• According to the 2010 census, the City of Geneva had a population of 13,261.
• The population of Geneva comprises approx. 12% of Ontario County.
• The federal poverty level for a family of 4 is $23,550.
• The median income in Geneva is $45,190 which is $12,00 below the county average
Some demographics of Geneva…
HWS Service-learners help community organizations reach more people and improve the quality of their services.
Service-learning initiatives provide the community with energetic, enthusiastic college students to meet educational, human services, safety, and environmental needs.
Service-learning helps students connect with their communities, and begin long-term involvement in community service.
Service-Learning benefits the Geneva and extended community…
Student Reported Benefits
1. Develop real world experience & skills
2. Critical thinking skills3. Communication4. Teamwork5. Civic responsibility6. Problem solving7. Public speaking8. Computer skills9. Research skills10. Analytical skills
10 Top Skills Employers Seek
1. Written & Verbal Communication skills
2. Interpersonal Skills3. Motivation/Initiative4. Strong work ethic5. Teamwork skills6. Analytical skills7. Flexibility/Adaptability8. Computer skills9. Leadership skills10. Organizational Skills
SERVICE-LEARNING BENEFITS STUDENTS…
Service-Learning Registration - CollegiateLink
• This information will be confirmed with Community Partner capacity and you will receive an email confirmation with logistics…including:• Finger prints,
TB tests, and Physicals may be required, stay tuned
• Transportation/carpooling/directions
• Save this email for future reference!!!
Click on Organizations in the gray bar.
Go to hws.collegiatelink.net and log in.
Click on “S” in the Directory on the left hand side.
Click on Service-Learning in the list that appears.
Go to the “Forms” on the left hand side.
DO NOT FORGET TO HIT “SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL”
Click on Service-Learning in blue and start filling out your form.
FIND YOUR CLASS AND JOIN. THIS WILL BE IN “MY SHORTCUTS” FOR YOU TO USE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEMESTER.
• Go to “My Shortcuts” and find your class.
• Click on Service Hours• Add Service Hours
Always add your hours to your class, not “Service-Learning” in Shortcuts.
SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT
Be open to new ideas and ways of doing things
Be reliable Be respectful Be responsible Be willing to learn new
skills Follow the policies of
your partner organization
Communicate effectively-speak to the appropriate person
• Introduce yourself, identifying your college, class and professor.
• Be respectful of time constraints they may have.
• Be as flexible and accommodating as your schedule allows.
• Be professional.
FIRST INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR ASSIGNED COMMUNITY PARTNER…
Reflection, collaboration, & partnerships
• Keeping a journal of your activities• Discuss service activity in class or with
friends• Write essays connecting to service activity
to concepts learned in class• Think about and discuss stereotypes
confronted in community work• Explore how partnerships or coalitions
provide tools for community improvement.
The Service-Learning Colleague will be responsible for communication between the community partner(s), The Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning (CCESL), and the faculty member. The Colleague’s ability to serve as a liaison is key to ensuring students have a successful service-learning experience.
Service-Learning Colleagues: Support them in making connections with their site partners Discuss their service-learning experience Encourage them to talk directly to the professor about their
experience Discuss any issues they might be having and how they can be
handled Assist them in making their experience more meaningful
Assist with paperwork distribution and collection: Service-learning contract Service-learning hours – and CollegiateLink Faciliatation
Send your resume to [email protected]
SERVICE-LEARNING COLLEAGUE
QUESTIONS?
Service-Learning Classes represent about 25% of what CCESL does to promote student civic engagement… America Reads, Community Service House, Alternative Spring Break, 4 Days of Service, Big Brother Big Sisters, etc.Visit us to learn more!!