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Welcome
to the . . .
Academic Service-Learning/
Civic Engagement Program
St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world…
it is the only thing that ever has.
-- Margaret Mead
Donna Halsband - Coordinator
Office of Academic Service-Learning
& Civic Engagement
BA219J, (314) 984-7893
Email: [email protected]
Website: users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning
What Is Service-Learning?
Service-Learning Is …
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Students doing community service connected to
Meramec academic courses
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Students assisting with local community needs and
acquiring skills along the way
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Students developing a sense of civic responsibility
Cornerstone students
organize a supply drive for
Nurses for Newborns
Business students bring in 4,500
lbs of canned goods for Circle
of Concern
Architecture students pitch
new designs for Meramec’s
Child Care Center
Program Involvement 2007-2008
During 2007-2008 our program included:
1,815 students . . .
served a total of 10,553 hours . . .
at 65 agencies . . .
valued at $205,879!
How Do Students
Benefit From
Service-Learning?
• They enhance academic learning
through real world experiences.
• They explore career options and
build their resume.
• They develop leadership and
communication skills.
• They connect service to civic
responsibility.
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Preparation is the time when students and teachers identify a community need,
conduct research, relate learning objectives and make necessary preparations for
the service activity.
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Service is the actual service activity. This service must be meaningful and address
a real need in the community. It also must enhance the student’s educational
experience
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Reflection is the activity which provides an opportunity for the students to develop
new understanding, skills and knowledge from their service experience.
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Recognition/Demonstration is the time when students share their knowledge and
accomplishments.
Service-Learning
Is Connected To
Course Work . . .
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Accounting
Anthropology
Architectural Technology
Art
Biology
Business Law
College Orientation
Communication
Early Care & Education
English As A Second Language
English Comp
History
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Interior Design
Leadership Studies
Physical Therapy Assistant
Political Science
Psychology
Legal Studies
Math
Nursing
Sociology
Spanish
Teacher Education
Service-Learning
Is Connected
To Campus Themes . . .
• Share a Story
– the improvement of literacy
• Hunger and Homelessness
– reducing hunger and increasing food security
• Bridges to Healthy Communities
– improving community health
• Environment and Community Gardens
– improving the environment in the region
• Older Adults
– honoring and caring for your elders
• Civic Responsibility
– developing informed, thoughtful and active citizens
Theme: Share a Story
– the improvement of literacy
Robinson Elementary School
Academic Service-Learning
Meramec
Communication
students participate in
a Read-A-Story
activity (right)
ESL students do a
cultural exchange
with Robinson
Elementary School
students (left).
Theme: Hunger and Homelessness
– reducing hunger/increasing food security
Hunger Awareness
Campus-wide Service-Learning
11, 500+ lbs of food collected
Accounting and Business help organize
$1,770 from the Empty Bowls Luncheon
Ceramics makes 200 bowels
Hunger 101 Simulation
Theme: Bridges to Healthy Communities
– improving community health
Cancer Awareness Day
Campus-wide Service-Learning
~ Students learn about preventable
cancers from organizations specializing
in skin, breast, testicular, throat and
lung cancers. Our Meramec student
nurses (as shown above) educated
their peers as well.
~ A mammogram mobile is available
for screenings.
Kirkwood Living Green
Kirkwood Living Green (KLG) is a nonprofit group
formed in 2007 to promote, demonstrate, and celebrate
lifestyle choices that protect and conserve natural resources.
Kirkwood Farmer’s Market – 4/4, 4/11
Lake Testing – Looking for student involvement.
Promoting Biodegradable containers
Raising rain garden awareness
http://www.kirkwoodlivinggreen.org/
Theme: Environment and Community Gardens
– improving the environment in the region
Simpson Lake Clean-Up
Academic Service-Learning
~ English classes enjoy the outdoors while making a difference. They
then write a composition about their “hands on” experience of clearing
invasive Honey Suckle at Simpson Lake . . . learning while serving.
Simpson Lake Clean-up
Apr. 18, 8:30 am – 12:00
Theme: Older Adults
– honoring and caring for your elders
~ English Comp Students visit residents at
Crown Center retirement community during
the course of the semester to make new
friends and learn more about their lives.
Crown Center Senior Living
Academic Service-Learning
~ The residents are invited to the students’ Final Exam to
hear what students have pulled together about their lives.
Students used PowerPoint, print media, and even video.
~ Each presentation included a brief bio and answers to questions
like, “What was the most important historical event in your life?” and
“What advice would you share with today’s generation of college
students?
Theme: Civic Responsibility
– developing informed, thoughtful and
active citizens
~ Campus-wide effort by students to
encourage peers to register to vote.
~ Students are given class credit for serving
as Election Judges, bringing their much
needed computer skills to the polls as
Missouri moves to new voting technology.
Local Elections, April 7th 2009
Register by March 11
~ PeaceJam Conferences provide college
students with an opportunity to study
alongside Nobel Laureates to extend their
work into the community.
Theme: Civic Responsibility
– developing informed, thoughtful and
active citizens
Service-Learning . . .
Connects To Civic Engagement/Citizen Websites . . .
Issue Advocacy: Where do I begin?
Where do I Stand?
Where does my Community Stand?
United States Government
What?! Now THAT ticks me off!
Missouri State Government
Local Government
Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans
a new service trip to rebuild homes and lives
Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans
a new service trip to rebuild homes and lives
America Reads
–Work Study Program
Serve your Community
Work for a Food Pantry
Tutor
Assist the Elderly
Contact Mike Smith
Financial Aid Manager
(314) 984-7652
Or Donna Halsband
Coordinator of Service-Learning/Civic
Engagement
(314) 984-7893
~ Earn money for college and build your
resume, all while serving your community.
Let’s Get Started . . .
A visit to our website gives you:
• Information about agencies
• Forms you will need
• Calendar of Events
• And more . . .
http://users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning