Robyn Brighton Director, Curriculum Initiatives Office of Curriculum Initiatives Service Learning. LinC. Study Abroad & Global Distinction Robyn Brighton Director, Curriculum Initiatives

The Office of Curriculum Initiatives supports teaching and learning practices that are systematically integrated across disciplines and offered college-wide. The academic initiatives included in the department are regarded as ‘High Impact Educational Practices’ and have shown to increase student's retention and success in college (AAC&U, 2008).

Service Learning Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Service Learning allows students and faculty to blend educational goals with their passions. 1. Examine and define the problem 2. Research information and tolls needed to solve the problem 3. Develop and execute a service project 4. Learn in partnership with the community

Learn to Serve. Serve to Learn. SLS2940 - Students receive 1 elective credit for every 20 service hours they complete. Students complete extensive research and reflection on their service experience under the guidance of a trained faculty mentor. SLS2940H - This course is part of the Seneff Honors College and involves the same work as SLS2940, while also satisfying one learning outcome for the Honors Program. Integrated – Faculty choose to integrate a service project into a traditional course. Students work with their peers to complete a direct, indirect, or advocacy project with a community partner. Integrated Service Learning courses don’t add additional fees to the course. All students earn Service Learning notation on their official transcript and a lapel pin the term of participation. Students earning 40 or more service hours receive a medallion to wear with their cap and gown at graduation. SLS2940 May be repeated for up to 4 credits Credits count as electives and are covered by financial aid Faculty mentors must complete an orientation with the Director of Curriculum Initiatives to be credentialed Students must meet the requirements of a minimum 2.0 GPA to apply SLS2940H Same requirements as above Some campuses require a minimum number of SLS2940H credits to earn an Honors certificate on their campus (ex: Leadership Track on Osceola) Integrated Classes Service hour choices include: 5, 10, 20, 40, 60 Faculty must complete “Service Learning Across the Discipline” and have an approved curriculum plan to integrate service hours in their course

Student Enrollment 15-16 Term Sections Faculty Enrollment Integrated   Integrated SLS2940 & SLS2940H Fall 2015 33 13 15 10 467 18 Spring 2016 25 24 14 427 30 Summer 2016 11 3 161 Totals 69 55 39 1,055 73 Totals (combined) 124 sections 57 faculty 1,128 students 17,590 hours Note: Faculty and student enrollment may be duplicated from term to term.

Learning in Community (LinC) Valencia College offers a variety of learning communities for students to participate in. Some of the most popular models include LinC, REACH, CAMINO, and First 30. The key goals for learning communities are to encourage integration of learning across courses and to involve students with "big questions" that matter beyond the classroom (AAC&U, 2008). Students often build stronger bonds with their peers, including classmates, faculty and staff at the college because they spend more time together.

Student Enrollment 15-16 Term LinC Pairs Faculty Enrollment Fall 2015 14 19 333 Spring 2016 12 10 134 Summer 2017 2 4 27 Total 28 33 494

Study Abroad At Valencia College, students have the opportunity to develop their academic and personal goals by participating in international credit-bearing experiences. Students who participate in Study Abroad often claim they: Develop cultural awareness on academic subjects and real-world issues Acquire second language proficiency Experience personal growth, and Develop valuable career goals Source: Northwestern University (2016)

2017 Programs Netherlands France & Switzerland Spain Chili Italy France & Belgium Peru* – International Service Learning

Student Enrollment 15-16 Program Students East Winter Park Osceola Lake Nona West Online Total Males Total Females India 10 5 3 2 8 Swit. & France 19 7 6 13 Spain 4 Ireland 9 1 Italy 16 14 England 25 China Total 99 43 23 31 29 70

Valencia’s Global Distinction (VGD) A global citizen is curious and eager to learn about the dynamics of a growing world community. The goal of Valencia’s Global Distinction (VGD) is to prepare students to live and work in an interdependent and multicultural world, while having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a competent global citizen. This preparation includes: Studying global current and historical events from multiple perspectives Achieving a greater degree of cross-cultural competency through multidisciplinary study Appreciating diversity in others Articulating self-awareness from a cross-cultural perspective Fostering curiosity about the world and different groups of people

Steps to Global Distinction In order to successfully earn the Valencia Global Distinction, students must complete the following: Valencia’s Global Distinction Orientation Seminar 15 credit hours from any of the courses on the approved VGD course list 15 co-curricular hours with a global/intercultural theme OR participate in a study abroad, international internship, or international service learning program Capstone project showcasing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a global citizen All students will receive a certificate of accomplishment, an acknowledgement at graduation, and a Global Distinction notation on their official transcript.

Student Enrollment 15-16 East Osceola West Winter Park Total 45 30 24 10 109

Thank you! Robyn Brighton Director of Curriculum Initiatives rbrighton1@valenciacollege.edu (407) 582-3895