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

2 What is Service-Learning? zLinks academic instruction with hands on learning experiences in the your community zService meets a real need within the community and emphasizes curriculum being taught in class zProvokes in-depth reflection on the service zPromotes and encourages cross-cultural awareness and civic responsibility

Why is Service-Learning Important? z All CSU and UC have Service-Learning 23 State Colleges 10 State Universities Universities and colleges across the country z Service-Learning helps students… Learn about themselves and their relationship to the community around them Engage with real-world problems Become "part of the solution” in the community 3

4 Traditional vs. Service-Learning Traditional Course  Cognitive, passive  Learn, so one can do  Homogenous  Predictable  Not Reflective of real world  Outcome = Grade  No connection to community Service-Learning Course  Experiential, active  Do, so one can learn  Diverse populations  Unpredictable  Real world issues  Outcome = Grade & Ownership  Service Ethics & Citizenship

5 Reflection zConnects the service experience with in-class learning objectives zDevelops critical thinking skills in and out of the classroom environment zProvides a better understanding community service and societal problems zStrengthen interest in civic literacy and improve citizenship skills zFosters awareness and appreciation for diversity

6 Reflection Assignments  Journals  Reflective Essays  Directed Writing  Experiential Research Paper  Discussion Groups  Ethical Case Studies  Portfolios  Personal Narrative  Class Presentations  Photo Essay  Structured Class Discussion

7 Benefits for Students  Links coursework to real world experience by doing  Enhances learning and increases retention  Develops critical thinking and problem solving skills  Explore career opportunities in various fields  Enhances resume, college and scholarship applications  Earn course credit while gaining job skills  Make difference in community

Benefits for Students  Enhances self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills  Encourages cross-cultural awareness & diversity  Promotes community involvement and civic responsibility  Qualify for International Service-Learning Scholarships  Possible to use Service-Learning to substitute exams, quizzes, research papers, or earn extra credit 8

EVC  Faculty members per semester  Course Disciplines 9  History  Library Studies  Math  Psychology  Sociology  Spanish  Social Science  Vietnamese  Art  Biology  Communication Studies  Education  English  Environmental Sciences  Ethnic Studies  Guidance

How To Get Started  Find out Instructor’s requirements  Select agency of interest from Community Partner’s Directory or Partner’s by Discipline flyer  Contact Agency  Start Service and Record hours  Assume Responsibility  Reflection  Evaluate 10

ServLearn Forms 1.Student Enrollment 2.Hold Harmless Agreement 3.Service Agreement 4.Service Log 5.Supervisor Evaluation 6.Student Evaluation 11

DEADLINES! 12

EVC Service-Learning 13

Contact Information 14 Center for Service-Learning & Public Service Evergreen Valley College (RD-216) Website: Phone: (408) Fax: (408)