1 College of Arts and Sciences Community Engagement: Focus on Service Learning Janna Jones, Assistant Professor of Communication & USF Service Learning.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

TEACHING FOR CIVIC CHARACTER AND ENGAGEMENT Alternatives to Large, Traditional High Schools: Can They Enhance Students Preparation for Work, College &

Advertisements

Introduction to Service-Learning for Students

1 Experiential Education Faculty of Health Wednesday September 11, 2013.

Teacher Education for the Global Age The Imperative for Change LONGVIEW FOUNDATION for Education in World Affairs and International Understanding, Inc.

Engaging the First Year Student WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

Service Learning Joe Bandy Center for Teaching Vanderbilt University.

MYP (Middle Years Programme).  m7oU.

RTI as a Lever for School Change School Partnerships for Change in Teacher Education Tom Bellamy—February 2, 2011.

Creating Together: Community/University Partnerships Elaine Elliott, Director Center for Community Service-Learning University of San Diego.

Integrating Service-Learning in Teaching and Professional Development Chris Fiorentino, Director Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and.

Courtney Anstett, M.S. Service-Learning Coordinator Norwalk Community College Bringing Service and Learning Together.

Introduction to Service Learning. What is Service-Learning? Many definitions: “A form of experiential education in which students engage in activities.

Listening to the Future Presented by Larry Johnson and Kristi Nelson Transforming Lives, Education, and Knowledge.

2014 Award for Innovative Public Health Curriculum College of Science and Health Urban Public Health (MPH) Program.

Department of General Education at Taipei National University of the Arts, TAIWAN Teaching Excellence Project Report— An Integration of Liberal and Professional.

The Impact of Immersion in a Local Research Problem on Technology Skills and Use CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PREPARING TOMORROW’S TEACHERS TO USE TECHNOLOGY.

1 Strategic Planning: An Update March 13, Outline What we have done so far? Where do we stand now? Next steps?

Faculty Testimonial George Watson, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Janet de Vry, Manager, Information Technology – User Services University.

1 Presentation Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute, IN Jackie McCracken April 21, 2007.

American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners William Anderson, FAICP, APA Board of Directors Lance Schulte, AICP, AICP Commission.

Community Vision and Feedback for Mission College 2011.

COMMUNITY PEDIATRICS The Community Pediatrics Training Program Committed to partnering with families and communities.

 Presented by Molly Ayers September 18, The Office of Community Engagement at Eastern Washington University connects the university to the wider.

Preparing for the CCR Regional Sessions. Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education College and career readiness means an individual.

Milwaukee Partnership Academy An Urban P-16 Council for Quality Teaching and Learning.

Improving Education in ICTD: Thoughts from CCC Workshop Participants CCC Workshop on Computer Science and Global Development August 1, 2009.

Community-Based Learning: Intro to S-L and CBR Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski Community Involvement Center, Co-Director Professor, Sociology CBL Faculty.

Project P.O.S.T. Preparing Outstanding Science Teachers A Partnership of GCS & UNCG A Partnership of GCS & UNCG.

THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GEOFFREY JONES PRINCIPAL.

Interdisciplinary Business Education: Combining the Power of Inter-professional Collaboration with the Benefits of Student Engagement Alan Belasen, Ph.D.,

EMU Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Material Mission/Vision/Values Goals and Objectives January 10, 2014.

التعلم بالخدمة Service Learning Source: Institute of Youth Development.

Get Real!! Higher Education & Civic Engagement Purdue University, Calumet Monday, February 26 th, 2007 Lindsay Doucette Program Director, Indiana Campus.

WELCOME. Importance of Secondary Education Secondary education is minimum qualification to prepare the youth of the country as trained manpower Secondary.

Fill Em’ Up Austin Graham. Service-Learning Service-learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting, frequently youth service, throughout the.

Inspire a world of good TOUGH ENOUGH ARE YOU TO INSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

Service Learning Basics Gavilan College, What is Service-Learning? “Service-learning is a form of experiential education in which students engage.

Building Community Partnerships to Serve Immigrant Workers Funded by the Ford Foundation Nonprofit and Community College Collaborations.

Reaching for Excellence in Middle and High School Science Teaching Partnership Cooperative Partners Tennessee Department of Education College of Arts and.

1 Service-Learning BuildLead Build ing Future Lead ers Strength and Strength ening Communities Service Through Service.

June 1, 2015 TCCIA Fred Hills, PhD.  Makes education come alive to engage students  Awake curiosity for learning in students  Develop career/professional.

Service Learning The Community Pediatrics Training Program Committed to partnering with families and communities.

Service Learning at Western London Council for Adult Education Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 Stephanie Hayne & Rich SwamiNathan.

Strengthening Communities through Community and Civic Engagement Katherine Cauley Robert J. Sweeney Dawn Forman.

By: Kaylon Harrell. Service Learning  Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction.

Dale Hartnett (Dept. of Communication) Mehruz Kamal (Dept. of Computer Science) Jie Zhang (Dept. of Education & Human Development)

The Pursuit of Excellence Mentoring as Professional Development Gloria A. Morgan, Associate Dean Diane Clements, Assistant Professor League of Innovation.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY LEARNING COMMUNITIES Dr. Doug Gruenewald Co-director of Learning Communities European First.

INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR UA STUDENTS Role of the Learning Specialist Student Learning Services Team August Kick-Off 8/9/10.

Lamar University Mission Statement Lamar University is a comprehensive, senior, public university dedicated to providing a learning environment of the.

SERVICE LEARNING. DEFINITION OF SERVICE LEARNING - Service learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom.

Faculty Engagement in Partnership Work Nancy S. Shapiro University System of Maryland AACU 2007.

College of Education Educator Preparation Capstone – May 29, 2015.

The NCATE Journey Kate Steffens St. Cloud State University AACTE/NCATE Orientation - Spring 2008.

The Nuts and Bolts of Service-Learning SCHOOLS + AGENCIES = SCHOOLS + AGENCIES = SERVICE-LEARNING SERVICE-LEARNING March 10, 2006 March 10, 2006.

Expectations What do you expect from: C&I Faculty? Yourself and other students? The Bachelor of Science in Education Program?

Cross Cutting Initiatives - Education William E. Kelly Professor of Civil Engineering The Catholic University of America.

Service Learning 101: What is it and why? Faculty Fellows Program 2008 Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, Ph.D. Community Involvement Center.

NOVA Evaluation Report Presented by: Dr. Dennis Sunal.

Tuning Indiana: Education. Originally focused on: Elementary education Math education Special education.

Selyna P. Beverly, University Academic Advising Coordinator, Academic Programs, Cal Poly Pomona Daniel Lewis, Associate Dean, College of Letters, Arts,

Academic quality enhancement through institutional based mobility among ASEAN higher education institutions By A. Tjoa, T.A.M. Tilaar, S. Mustapa TADULAKO.

Assistant Director, SELECT Program MCOM Office of MD Admissions

Opportunities in Conservation Biology & Ecology.

Finding a trainee position – advice and tips. If you have trouble finding a trainee position Make sure your CV stands out for the right reasons Your CV.

Civic Engagement & Service-Learning: An Overview

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Enhancing the University Engagement Ecosystem

Put what you are discussing here: and : and

Presentation transcript:

1 College of Arts and Sciences Community Engagement: Focus on Service Learning Janna Jones, Assistant Professor of Communication & USF Service Learning Faculty Fellow Robin Jones, Coordinator, CAS Community Initiative Sandra Schneider, Associate Dean, Center for Research and Scholarship

2 Social Sciences Natural Sciences Humanities Professional Programs Arts & Sciences

3 CAS Community Engagement Social Sciences: Criminal justice training, archaeological trips, GIS, health, urban Social Sciences: Criminal justice training, archaeological trips, GIS, health, urban Natural Sciences: Summer math camp, Coalition, REUs, corporations, arsenic/lead Natural Sciences: Summer math camp, Coalition, REUs, corporations, arsenic/lead Humanities: Humanities Institute, Great books, historical/religious trips abroad Humanities: Humanities Institute, Great books, historical/religious trips abroad Professional Programs: journalists, kinship care, community development, hearing Professional Programs: journalists, kinship care, community development, hearing

4 Why Does Community Engagement Matter? Community is a fundamental constituency Community is a fundamental constituency University is essential to the community University is essential to the community Social network provides the context for knowledge generation and application Social network provides the context for knowledge generation and application Communities need knowledge/expertise Communities need knowledge/expertise Learning is real when it happens for-real Learning is real when it happens for-real

5 Experiential Learning Educational Goal Educational Goal Gaining knowledge/ understanding of Gaining knowledge/ understanding of the world the world preparing for a career preparing for a career preparing for citizenship preparing for citizenship Experiential Process Experiential Process field work/applied research/internship field work/applied research/internship practicum/internship practicum/internship service-learning service-learning

6 Components of Service Learning Project addresses a social, community, or public issue Project addresses a social, community, or public issue Planned in collaboration with a community partner Planned in collaboration with a community partner Tied to a course: Tied to a course: 1) project is well integrated into the syllabus 2) student reflection is required 3) systematic analysis/evaluation is emphasized

7 Benefits Engaged Learning and Teaching Engaged Learning and Teaching Enthusiasm of Students, Faculty, and Community Enthusiasm of Students, Faculty, and Community Collaborative Partnerships Collaborative Partnerships Community Awareness and Immersion Community Awareness and Immersion University Students/Faculty become trusted, necessary community resources University Students/Faculty become trusted, necessary community resources

8 Requirements for Success Issues for Faculty and Support Team Issues for Faculty and Support Team 1.Communication and Training 2.Development of Community Partnerships 3.Methods to Overcome Logistical Problems Sustained Network of Community Relationships Sustained Network of Community Relationships

9 Enhancement Strategies Faculty Workshops Faculty Workshops Faculty Fellow Faculty Fellow Mini-Grants Mini-Grants Coffees for faculty and community partners Coffees for faculty and community partners Website address: Website address:

10 Looking Toward the Future Service Learning infrastructure at USF: Mechanisms to reach the community Service Learning infrastructure at USF: Mechanisms to reach the community Symbolic and material support for Service Learning/Community Engagement Symbolic and material support for Service Learning/Community Engagement Translation of knowledge to application Translation of knowledge to application Staff assistance Staff assistance

11 Community: Thinking Bigger Broader perspective on university- community interactions and relationships Broader perspective on university- community interactions and relationships Appreciation for the role of the university in knowledge generation and application Appreciation for the role of the university in knowledge generation and application Focus on the benefit of our unique metropolitan surroundings and our research strengths Focus on the benefit of our unique metropolitan surroundings and our research strengths