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Distinctions Among Service Programs Letter from Meramec President Dr. Lynn Suydam Learning Pyramid

Distinctions Among Service Programs Letter from Meramec President Dr. Lynn Suydam Learning Pyramid Benefits of Service-Learning Service-Learning Models Service-Learning Cycle.

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Distinctions Among Service Programs Letter from Meramec President Dr. Lynn Suydam Learning Pyramid

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  1. Distinctions Among Service Programs Letter from Meramec President Dr. Lynn Suydam Learning Pyramid Benefits of Service-Learning Service-Learning Models Service-Learning Cycle

  2. Preparation is a time when students and teachers identify a community need, conduct research, relate learning objectives and make necessary preparations for the service activity. • Service is the actual service activity. This service must be meaningful and address a real need in the community. • Reflection is the activity which provides an opportunity for the students to develop new understanding, skills and knowledge from their service experience. • Celebration/Recognition is the chance for students to be recognized for their efforts and be reminded that the service they have provided is important.

  3. Benefits for Students Forms Learning About The Volunteer Agency Meramec Cares Catalog Student Reflections on Service-Learning Student Projects Student Service-Learning Awards

  4. Benefits for Students • Students learn skills, including independence, patience, persistence, responsibility, time management and communication abilities, from their experiences in real-world situations. • Students can explore areas of interest to them, for example, their communities, services available for family and friends, possible career goals, subjects related to other courses and real-world experience to draw on for other course assignments. • Students are encouraged to engage in more introspection and evaluation as part of their learning. • Students may gain a better understanding of people who are different from them in economic level, age, racial or ethnic background, educational level, physical ability or cultural background. • Students may feel a sense of accomplishment, pride, and self-worth and may become more caring and active citizens. • Students may apply theoretical concepts to real-life work. • Students build a resume with successful work experiences. • Students contribute to the quality of life in their communities. Additionally, students gain insights into how agencies and nonprofit organizations can work together to make better communities.

  5. LEARNING ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER AGENCY • During your interview you should: • Have good phone communication skills. • If the coordinator is not available, leave a specific message about when and how to reach you. • Be on time to your appointment or call to reschedule in an emergency. • Dress neatly, be polite and professional. • Ask appropriate questions, learn as much as you can about the agency. • Know your availability to volunteer. • Communicate special skills, i.e. graphic design, accounting, public speaking. • Be enthusiastic, i.e. willingness to learn, not just this is a class assignment. • Use good listening skills, i.e. eye contact, posture. • Smile.

  6. MERAMEC CARES— SERVICE-LEARNING CATALOG OF AGENCIES (partial list) ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments)Alzheimer's AssociationAnimal Protective Association of MissouriBig/Brothers/Big SistersCampus Kitchen at St. Louis UniversityCircle of ConcernDoorwaysEpworth Children and Family ServicesFood Outreach, Inc.Gateway GreeningThe Green CenterInternational Institute

  7. Introduction A Letter from Service-Learning Coordinator Donna Halsband Changing Education Roles Through Service-Learning Faculty Awards Faculty Celebration 2004 Faculty/Semester Timetable Forms Meramec Cares Catalog of Agencies Recommended textbook Reflection Service-Learning Related Websites Spotlight on Service Newsletter

  8. Faculty Semester Timetable Before Semester begins: Research Beginning of Semester: Coordination Plan/Preparatiion During Semester: Reflection End of Semester: Celebration

  9. A South County Tech High School student assists in performing an experiment on water pollution with 5th graders at Robinson School. Biology Project wins Community College National Center for Community Engagement Collaboration with K12 Award  Jody Martin de Camilo, Instructor

  10. Recommended Text Book Learning Through ServingA Student Guidebook for Service-Learning across the Disciplines Christine M. Cress, Associate Professor of Postsecondary, Adult, and Continuing Education at Portland State University.  Peter J. Collier, Associate Professor of Sociology at Portland State University. Vicki L. Reitenauer, Instructor in the senior Capstone Service-Learning Program at Portland State University To order:  http://www.styluspub.com/Books/SearchResults.aspx?str=Learning+Through+Serving

  11. Service-Learning Related Websites www.compact.orgCampus Compact www.nslexchange.orgNational Service-Learning Exchang http://www.servicelearning.orgNational Service Learning Clearinghouse

  12. Share A Story – the improvement of literacy • Hunger and Homelessness – reducing hunger and homelessness in our area • Bridges to Healthy Communities – improving community health • Environment and Community Gardens – improving the environment in our region • Older Adults – honoring and caring for our elders

  13. GNI RESEARCH PROJECT:Meramec Sociology Students • Conducted Spring 2004; collected 500 surveys door to door in Kirkwood leading to Older Adults initiatives • Revised and conducted in Fall 2005 in addition to Webster Groves Older Adult survey; 680 surveys collected; results shared with Senior Roundtable and City Council • Conducted Spring 2005 using only Webster Older Adult survey; administered through churches and other senior gathering locations; 230 collected

  14. Advancing Civic Engagement - The Project Citizen Civic Engagement Indicators Civic Responsibility and The Democracy:  Thoughts and Definitions Links to Civic Engagement/Citizenship Websites

  15. Civic Engagement / Citizenship Websites Issue Advocacy:  Where do I begin? Election 2004:  Where Can I Find Out More? Election 2004:  Where do the candidates stand?Where do I Stand?What?!  Now THAT ticks me off! United States Government Missouri State Government Local Government

  16. ESL Project ESL students sharing stories with Robinson School Elementary students about their culture.

  17. Canstruction Food Drive

  18. Crown Center Afternoon Tea English Comp Students from Janet Goddard’s class hosted an Afternoon Tea with residents from the Crown Center.

  19. Contact: Donna Halsband - Coordinator Office of Academic Service-Learning & Civic Engagement BA219J (314) 984-7893 Email: dhalsband@stlcc.edu

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