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Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning
Trinity Hall, [email protected] (315) 781-3825
www.hws.edu/academics/service
SERVICE-LEARNING ORIENTATION
Fall 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 (short term) Civic Engagement (longer term) Civic Leadership (longer term +) 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?
Simon Corson, H’16 meets with City Manager Matt Horn and Town
Supervisor Mark Venuti
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
Aminata Dansoko, WS’15, facilitates an “empowerment” activity with local 2nd graders
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.
• According to the 2010 census, the City of Geneva had a population of 13,261.
• The median income in Geneva is $45,190 which is $12,00 below the county average
Some demographics of Geneva…
More information found http://successforgenevaschildren.org/
HWS students have researched and helped publish these invaluable community resources
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 (2 step process – Join SL + Join Class)
Go to www.hws.edu HWS CollegiateLink in Drop Down
Menu and log in
Click on “Service-Learning”
Click on Organizations in the black menu bar
Click on “Forms” and then “join” and then click on hyperlink for “Service-Learning Registration” to start your application
Fill in your information (availability, special skills, access to transportation?) and don’t forget to
“SUBMIT for APPROVAL”
LAST STEP: Click on your name (top right) then “involvement” and find your SL class, “add membership”.
Always add your hours to your SPECIFIC class – this is how hours are tallied for your professors at the end of the semester
Select your service location, add a brief description, upload the date/time, and write [email protected] under “verification contact”
What’s next?1.CCESL will confirm your schedule with the community partners 2.CCESL will send you a placement email to confirm details (days/times, transportation, directions)3.Be sure to SAVE this email – which may include directions on additional steps needed for your placement (volunteer application, TB test, etc.)4.IMPRESS your community partner! You’re a reflection of HWS and your professor, and ask when a good time would be to have the SL Contract signed
SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT
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 Facilitation
Send your resume to [email protected]
SERVICE-LEARNING COLLEAGUE
FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We often receive glowing feedback about you!But sometimes…
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!!
PowerPoint on CCESL webpage of other opportunities and check out the bi-weekly “Compass Times”
