Sl orientation fall 2021

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

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 (short term)
 Civic Engagement (longer term)
 Civic Leadership (longer term +)
 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…

5. “Reading (or serving) without reflecting is
like eating without digesting.” Edmund Burke

6. 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

7. Some demographics on Geneva…
www.geneva2030ny.org

8. www.geneva2030ny.org

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. What am I interested in?
What can I do?
What factors do I need to consider?
• Sustainability?
• Voter engagement?
• Civic Club?
• Ability to carpool to local
organization?

11. Create a folder
for your SL
Class in
Webmail +
Create a
repeating
appointment on
your calendar

12. SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT

13. Keep track of
your hours –
minimum of 20
is expected
(which might
be more if you
are a tutor!)

14. 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 HWS Engage Facilitation
 Send your resume to kflowers@hws.edu for information and consideration
SERVICE-LEARNING COLLEAGUE

15. FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
We often receive
glowing feedback
about you!
But sometimes…

16. Sync your
mobile device to
outlook emails

17. QUESTIONS? Email kflowers@hws.edu
PowerPoint on
CCESL webpage of
other opportunities
and check out the bi-
weekly “Compass
Times”
2nd floor
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online…
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