Spring SL orientation with collegiatelink instructions

1. Center for Community Engagement
& Service-Learning
Trinity Hall, 203
serve@hws.edu (315) 781-3825
www.hws.edu/academics/service
SERVICE-LEARNING
ORIENTATION
Spring 2015

2. 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.

3. “…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?

4.  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

5.  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

6.  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!!

7. • 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…

8.  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…

9. Student Reported Benefits
1. Develop real world
experience & skills
2. Critical thinking skills
3. Communication
4. Teamwork
5. Civic responsibility
6. Problem solving
7. Public speaking
8. Computer skills
9. Research skills
10. Analytical skills
10 Top Skills Employers
Seek
1. Written & Verbal
Communication skills
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Motivation/Initiative
4. Strong work ethic
5. Teamwork skills
6. Analytical skills
7. Flexibility/Adaptability
8. Computer skills
9. Leadership skills
10. Organizational Skills
SERVICE-LEARNING BENEFITS STUDENTS…

10. 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/direc
tions
• Save this email
for future
reference!!!

11. Click on Organizations in the gray bar.
Go to hws.collegiatelink.net and log in.

12.  Click on “S” in the Directory on the left
hand side.

13.  Click on Service-Learning in the list that
appears.

14.  Go to the “Forms” on the left hand side.

15.  DO NOT FORGET TO HIT
“SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL”
 Click on Service-Learning in blue and start
filling out your form.

16.  FIND YOUR CLASS AND JOIN. THIS WILL BE
IN “MY SHORTCUTS” FOR YOU TO USE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THE SEMESTER.

17. • 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.

18. 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

19. • 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…

20. 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.

21. 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 kflowers@hws.edu
SERVICE-LEARNING COLLEAGUE

22. 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!!