sl orientation spring 2015 mk class
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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
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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.
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“…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?
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• According to the 2010 census, the City of Geneva had a population of 13,261.
• 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…
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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…
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Service-Learning Registration – CollegiateLink (2 step process – Join SL + Join Class)
• 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!!!
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Click on Organizations in the gray bar.
Go to hws.collegiatelink.net and log in.
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Click on “S” in the Directory on the left hand side.
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Click on Service-Learning in the list that appears + JOIN ORGANIZATION
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Go to the “Forms” on the left hand side.
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DO NOT FORGET TO HIT “SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL”
Click on Service-Learning in blue and start filling out your form.
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FIND YOUR CLASS AND JOIN. THIS WILL BE IN YOUR SHORTCUTS FOR YOU TO USE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEMESTER.
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• 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.
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SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT
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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
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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!!
Save the Date: April 11th (Day of
Service)