We also assist faculty with service-learning. Service-learning is an exciting teaching strategy that enriches the curriculum by combining meaningful community service with academic learning. Service-learning provides "real-life" experiences by linking students with local communities and service providers. Reflection and reciprocity are key concepts of service-learning.
SCSU's Service-Learning Coordinator helps foster engagement across the campus. For instructors who are thinking of incorporating service-learning into their course curriculum, or those who just want to know more about this teaching and research method, please do not hesitate to contact Isolde Mueller, Ph.D., Faculty Liaison for Service-Learning, at 320-308-4142 (or) 320-308-3898.
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Key Principles and Guidelines of Service-Learning Key Considerations for Service-Learning Service-Learning at St. Cloud State |
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Save the Date(s)....Celebrating Connection: Showcasing Student & Community CollaborationFall 2009
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Kaleidoscope Playground Service-Learning Project. Summer 2007 Dedication Ceremony. Innovative playground for children of all abilities!
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GETTING STARTED ~ What we can do for you
Prior to Semester: Assist with course design, Locate sample syllabi from other universities, Help develop partnerships with community agencies
Beginning of Semester: Introduce service-learning to class participants, Serve as liaison to community partners, Logistics – transportation, contracts, activity log sheets, Help students select projects and contact agency representatives, Ensure agency on-site orientation and training
Throughout the Semester: Offer reflection tools to help capture the learning from service
End of Semester: Evaluation of student performance at agency, Evaluation of agency and projects by students, Ideas for celebration
RESOURCE LIBRARY ~ How to learn more
A resource library is being built for your use. Selected titles are available on topics such as Service-Learning, Reflection, Team Building and Volunteerism. Stop by the Volunteer Connection office to review and check-out any of these resources.
Also take a look at these online service-learning resources or these sources of funding.
TOOLS AND FORMS ~ What you can do
Some planning tools and forms are available online to assist in creating service-learning projects and integrating them into your courses. The course revision exercise will help you determine if service-learning is a good fit for your course and what type of service component will achieve the course’s academic goals. Here are some ideas for preparing students for service-learning and an outline of students’ responsibilities while participating. You can also find templates for service-learning contracts and time logs.
All students participating in required academic service-learning must have a signed St. Cloud State University service-learning release of liability form on file with their instructor for each service-learning initiative in which they participate.
