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Embedding SL into OTA program was a natural process

Other programs had more challenges

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How can we help the other departments?

What is our over all objective? How can we help students find

PERSONALLY MEANINGFUL service learning projects?

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Open to all! Not a mandatory course (optional)

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1 Credit Hour = 14-21 hours of service 2 Credit Hour =21 + hours We give a letter grade

› Could be a pass/fail course Students can take different tracks

› 1 and 2 credit at the same time› 1 credit one semester and 2 credit another

semester

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Define service learning Service learning vs. volunteerism Familiarity with Mission Connection with mission and service Identify personal interests, gifts and

talents Select community partner Share outcomes

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Labs Trimester Project Reflection College Presentation Class Presentation

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Start the project selection immediately Write your own mission Professional Behavior Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Dealing with people who are “different” True Colors Spiritual Gifts Project Planning

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Alone or with a partner Direct or indirect May not directly deal with their

profession Always links to our college mission

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Goal is to fulfill a need that the site has and…

Meet the educational and developmental need of the student

Instructor may be present at site

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Background Checks Immunizations Insurance Contracts

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Video, Power Point, Tri-Fold Poster Should include the following:

› Title› Service performed› Location of service› Why you chose the site› What you learned/gained› What recipients gained› References

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Aspects of Class Presentation:› Why you chose the project› Needs of community setting› Process taken to meet the need› Personal reflections› Final outcome of the project

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Several are downstairs in lobby Will also discuss in roundtables

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Most projects are hour/hour Brochure (hours/brochure) Teaching classes

› 3 classes with 3 different age groups› Same age group must do more› Include some prep time

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Communication with community partners

Options change each semester Calculating hours for each student at

college Keeping ideas fresh each semester Professional behavior issues Instructors needed to observe

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It changes every semester We are a stop gap

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