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what you have, do what
you can.”
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Learning into Action
Presented by:
LIA Coordinator: Pam Church, Director Career
Services
WHAT IS
LEARNING INTO
ACTION?
A General Education course requirement for completion of a Transfer
Degree from SVC
A 30-hour (1 credit) applied learning project, individually designed
by the student
 Potentially, a “real world” experience in a career interest area
 Experience for a resume or scholarship applications
 A part of your career development
 An opportunity to network with those in your career interest area
WHY is
LEARNING INTO
ACTION Required?
Program Goals:
Identify, integrate and apply
specific skills, knowledge &
technologies through an
independent project.
Apply general education skills in the area of
communication, quantitative reasoning and
critical thinking.
Design your own independent project related
to career exploration, research and travel.
Getting
started
Decide on a project
Choose a
placement
and
Get a faculty
sponsor
Complete the Learning Contract
•Write out learning objectives
•Get signatures (approval) from faculty and site supervisor
•Get LIA coordinator’s signature
Register: Get line # & Code from LIA Coordinator
Decide on a project
1. What will you major in, and what is your career
goal at this time? Can you find a LIA project
that will put you in the “real world” setting of
this career?
2. If you are unsure, but are considering a couple
of different fields, you might want to explore a
practicum in one of these fields in order to
check it out.
3. If you don’t have a clue as to what you will major
in at the university, come to the Career Center to
do some career exploration.
GREAT RESOURCES FOR LIA PROJECTS
Take an inventory of what you are doing already.
• Working or volunteering at a community based
agency?
• Are you active in student government?
• Planning a purposeful travel?
• Involved in a campus based organization?
• Employed in a work study project related to major?
These types of activities may be appropriate for LIA
credit.
MORE RESOURCES:
•Checkout the LIA Opportunity Board in the
hallway by the Career and Counseling Center for
placement opportunities.
• Checkout the LIA website for “Syllabus Packet
and Forms” page. Click the link for LIA
Placement Database
MORE RESOURCES...
• Talk to a faculty member about
assisting with special projects.
• Collaborate with other students for
ideas. You may propose a group or
individual project.
• Make an appointment with the LIA
Coordinator.
Next...
Get a
faculty
sponsor
Select a
placement & Site
Supervisor
NOTE: These three things often go on simultaneously or
in any order that works for you, the student.
Typical components of a
Learning Into Action project:
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A completed Learning Contract
Reflective Journals (weekly)
Seminar Participation or alternatives
Self Evaluation
Time Sheet(s)
Site Supervisor Evaluation
Summary/ Analytical paper
Complete the Learning Contract
•Write out learning objectives
•Get signatures (approval) from faculty and site
supervisor
•Get LIA coordinator’s signature
The
learning
contract
Skagit
Valley College
APPLIED SKILLS LEARNING CONTRACT
Learning Into Action
Department _______ Credits ___
MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 416-7654
CO-OP Office (360) 416-7684
WHIDBEY ISLAND CAMPUS
Quarter _________
Year _____
LIA Office
(360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
CO-OP Office (360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
STUDENT INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Name ___________________________________________________________
SID# ____________________________
(Last, First)
LEARNING
CONTRACT
Address _________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________
_________________________________________________________
E-mail ___________________________
ORGANIZATION / PROJECT
Organization _____________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________
Supervisor _______________________
Phone __________________________
_________________________________________________________
LEARNING OBJECTIVE (MU ST be attached if on a separate sheet)
Objective (What do you plan to learn and apply?)
Proposed Activities for reaching your objectives
1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS: (Check the following, if applic2.able.
SIGNATURES
ALL signatures are required for this contract to be valid.
Student __________________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Faculty Sponsor ___________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Supervisor _______________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Co-op/LIA Coordinator ______________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provides a drug -free environment for our faculty, staff and students. We are committed
to providing a workplace in which all individuals can achieve success in a climateof equality and to enhancing the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students.
WHITE - Office
7/12/2006
YELLOW - Faculty
PINK - Student
Learning Objectives Worksheet
1.
Job Description: Write a brief description of your role and
specific duties as it pertains to your project or placement.
Use action verbs.
2. Performance Objectives: What will you have demonstrated,
learned, and accomplished by the end of the quarter? What is
your goal or intended outcome for learning?
3. Type up objectives with activities and have supervisors &
sponsors sign the learning contract, showing that they
approve of the objectives and activities.
SAMPLE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
FOR EDUC 299
 I will demonstrate my knowledge and further my
skills in classroom leadership and management.
Activities to meet objective:
• Lead small and large group activities
• Lead reading groups
• Instruct a small science group
 I will design and carry out small group
lessons in science
SAMPLE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 (Drama) I will apply and expand my leadership
skills by coaching students through class exercises
and during rehearsals.
 (PE) I will develop my ability to motivate others
and explain tasks for others’ physical fitness.
 (Art) I will use and develop further my
interpersonal communications skills by facilitating
groups of students in an art project for their
classroom.
Sample Objectives
(CS) I will gain experience reviewing programs and identifying
errors and problems in code.
(CS) I will improve my programming skills and knowledge of
the C++ language by developing a program that demonstrates
my understanding of advanced concepts.
(BA) I will learn about the different departments and
organizational structure of the company where I am working.
(POSC) I will advance my knowledge of the budgeting process
of student government here at SVC by participating in the S & A
budget committee.
(Spanish) I will further my Spanish language skills by tutoring a
child within a home where Spanish is the primary language.
Samples of Learning Objectives
• I will design and teach a fifteen minute lesson plan
for reading based on the inclusion of the following
parts: Introduction to the topic, involvement
activity, and summary of the lesson.
• I will recruit fifteen volunteer workshop presenters
by ____(date) .
• I will demonstrate my knowledge of lab techniques
including cover slipping, setting up pipettes, and
cutting tissues by_____.
•
I will demonstrate and advance my interpersonal
communication skills with adolescents.
• I will develop an environmental curriculum and
demonstrate my teaching abilities in a fourth grade
class.
Activities: I will observe teaching methods and
the children’s learning styles. I will help
students set up a recycling center in their
classroom.
• I will tutor in the math center and demonstrate my
abilities in advanced mathematics.
• I will practice and develop further my small group
facilitation skills by leading middle school student in
conflict resolution sessions.
Reflective
journals
What is a Reflective Journal?
A “Reflective” Journal summarizes what you experienced
and provides a personal response to the experience. For
example, it might involve analyzing or critiquing the
experience in light of earlier learning or future goals.
It is not just a summary of what happened.
Include in your journals how you are using knowledge
and skills that you gained in college coursework
ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES
Enrichment Activities/Alternatives to Seminars
Informational
Interview
Conduct an interview with a person who has a job
that interests you. Write a one-page report.
Job Related Workshop
or Conference
Attend a job-related workshop, seminar or
conference. Write a 1-page report of the
knowledge you gained.
Cooperative Education
Attend any of the weekly Co-op seminars held on
Tuesdays at 11:30 in N-123. Sign the sign-in
sheet or take notes.
Employment
Security
Attend any training seminars held by the
Employment Security office and write a onepage report.
Attend any faculty seminars, business seminars or
other training seminars and write a one-page
report.
Locate a website or news article relevant to your
career field and write a one-page report on how
this information is applicable to your placement.
Other seminars
Internet and
Newspaper
OTHER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
You may also watch a video, read a chapter in a book on the list, or
listen to an audio tape listed in upcoming slides. Each video or audio
tape or chapter counts as one hour. Write a one-page summary for
each video and/or chapter you read.
For more information, contact: Pam Church
Learning Into Action Coordinator
Office: CS-9 (in Counseling Center)
Phone: (360)416-7630 or 416-7654
email: [email protected]
Type
Title
Video
Video
Video
Video
Video
Audio
Sexual Harassment is Bad Business
Stress and Anxiety
How to get results with people
How to speak up, set limits and say no...
The Best of Career Track
The 7 habits of highly effective people
Video
Family Stress
Video
Video
Video
Video
Video
Book
Performance Stress
Jobs for the 21st Century
Career choice: A lifelong process
Insights and ideas
Controlling Interruptions
Office Biology, or, Why Tuesday is your most….
Book
Audio
Connecting: A Culture-sensitive approach….
Assertiveness Training for Professional
forms
Forms can be printed from pdf file at LIA web page “LIA Syllabus
Requirements” http://www.skagit.edu/news.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_340
Skagit
Valley College
MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 416-7654
CO-OP Office (360) 416-7684
APPLIED SKILLS LEARNING CONTRACT
Cooperative Education/Learning Into Action
Please type or use ball point pen.
Check to see that ALL copies
are legible.
WHIDBEY ISLAND CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
CO-OP Office (360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
STUDENT INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Name ___________________________________________________________
 LIA 299
 CO-OP 199
SID# ____________________________
(Last, First)
LEARNING
CONTRACT
Address _________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________
_________________________________________________________
E-mail ___________________________
ORGANIZATION / PROJECT
Organization _____________________________________________________
Supervisor _______________________
Address _________________________________________________________
Phone __________________________
_________________________________________________________
Work Hours: Sunday ____ Monday ____ Tuesday _____ Wednesday ____ Thursday ____ Friday ____ Saturday ____
Is this a paid position?  Yes  No
If Yes, please indicate the salary or hourly wage ___________
Every student must have medical / accident insurance. Who will provide this insurance?
LEARNING OBJECTIVE requirements are as follows:
 Student
 Organization
(MUST be attached on a separate sheet)
1 credit = 3 Objectives
4 credits = 6 Objectives
2 credits = 4 Objectives
5 credits = 7 Objectives
3 credits = 5 Objectives
* For more than 5 credits, please see Coordinator.
EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS: (Check the following, if applicable.)
 Learning Contract
 Student Self-Evaluation
 Supervisor Evaluation
 Time Sheet(s)
 Student Placement Evaluation
SIGNATURES
 Journals / Worknotes
 Seminars / Meetings
 Summary / Analytical Paper
 Site Visit
 Other __________________
Department _______ Credits ___
Quarter _________
Year _____
ALL signatures are required for this contract to be valid.
Student __________________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Faculty Sponsor ___________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Supervisor _______________________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Co-op/LIA Coordinator ______________________________________________________________ Date _____________
Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provides a drug -free environment for our faculty, staff and students. We are committed
to providing a workplace in which all individuals can achieve success in a climate of equality and to enhancing the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students.
WHITE - Office
YELLOW - Faculty
PINK - Student
Skagit
Valley College
STUDENT SELF-EVALUATION
Cooperative Education/Learning Into Action
Please type or use ball point pen.
MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 416-7654
CO-OP Office (360) 416-7684
WHIDBEY CAMPUS
Check to see that ALL copies
LIA Office
(360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
are legible.
CO-OP Office (360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
 LIA 299
 CO-OP 199
Program ____________________
STUDENT INFORMATION
Qtr/Year ____________________
STUDENT
SELF-EVALUATION
Name ________________________________________________________________
SS# _______________________
(Last, First)
ORGANIZATION / PROJECT
____________________________________________________________
1.
If you requested assistance, did the Cooperative Education/Learning Into Action Office help you to identify internship / project options?
2.
How did your placement relate to your academic program or career goal?
3.
Has your Co-op/LIA experience confirmed or changed your career path? How?
4.
Recalling your activities and responsibilities, please identify specific skills you acquired during your experience.
5.
How did your courses at SVC prepare you for your work-based experience?
6.
What other skills, if any, will you need in order to pursue your career path?
7.
As a result of your placement, what did you find are your major strengths and weaknesses regarding your career field?
8.
If applicable, of what community needs have you become more aware?
9.
What improvements, if any, would you suggest for the Co-op/LIA Program (e.g. seminars, faculty involvement, requirements,
placements, etc.)? Please explain.
10. What suggestions do you have to improve your placement or those of future students?
11. Would you recommend your placement to another Co-op/LIA student? Why or why not?
Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provides a drug -free environment for our faculty, staff and students. We are committed
to providing a workplace in which all individuals can achieve success in a climate of equality and to enhancing the diversity of our faculty, staff and students.
WHITE - Office
YELLOW - Faculty
PINK - Student
Skagit
Valley College
MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 416-7654
CO-OP Office (360) 416-7684
QUARTER:
 Fall
SUPERVISOR EVALUATION
Cooperative Education / Learning Into Action
Please type or use ball point pen.
Check to see that ALL copies
are legible.
WHIDBEY CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
CO-OP Office (360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
 Winter
 Spring
 Summer
 LIA 299

CO-OP 199
Date _______________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
STUDENT
ORGANIZATION
Evaluation completion date
___ / ___ / ___
MONTH
DAY
DIRECTIONS: Please check subheadings which
best apply to the student.
SUPERVISOR
1. ATTITUDE TOWARD
Exceeds
Expectations
Above
Average
Average
Needs
Improvement
Not
Observed
Work
Learning
Responsibilities
2. APPEARANCE
Grooming
Dress
3. DEPENDABILITY
EVALUATION
SUPERVISOR
Evaluation MUST be completed before a grade can be awarded.
YEAR
Punctuality
Attendance
Completion of tasks
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Written
5. HUMAN RELATIONS WITH
Public
Oral
Fellow Employees
Supervisor
6. CONCEPTUAL KNOWLEDGE
7. APPLIED SKILLS
8. PERFORMANCE
Problem solving
Technical skills
Adequate output
Accurate and timely
Acceptable quality
9. OVERALL RATING
Outstanding qualities: _________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Recommended areas to improve: ________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would your organization be willing to serve as a site for another Cooperative Education/Learning Into Action student?
 Yes
 No
Why or Why not? ______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor’s Signature _________________________________________________________ Date _________________
Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provides a drug -free environment for our faculty, staff and students. We are committed
to providing a workplace in which all individuals can achieve success in a climate of equality and to enhancing the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students.
WHITE - Office
YELLOW - Faculty
PINK - Student
Skagit
Valley College
TIME SHEET
Cooperative Education / Learning Into Action
Please type or use ball point pen.
MOUNT VERNON CAMPUS
WHIDBEY CAMPUS
LIA Office
(360) 416-7654 LIA Office
(360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
CO-OP Office (360) 416-7684 CO-OP Office (360) 675-6656, EXT. 5326
 LIA 299
 CO-OP 199
Student Name ___________________________________________________________
___________________________
(Last, First)
Organization _______________________________________________________________________________________
Supervisor Signature ________________________________________________________ Date ____________________
MM/DD/YY
TASKS
TIME
IN
TIME
OUT
RUNNING
TOTAL
TIME SHEET
TOTAL HOURS
Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and provides a drug -free environment for our faculty, staff and students. We are committed
to providing a workplace in which all individuals can achieve success in a climate of equality and to enhancing the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students.
What do I do next?
• Complete the Applied Skills Learning Contract with your
Faculty Sponsor and Site Supervisor signatures.
• Meet with the LIA Coordinator by coming in on “Drop-in” times
or make an appointment to see Pam Church by calling or
coming by the Counseling Center (416-7654).
• REGISTER online for _____299, (e.g., HIST 299, PSYCH 299,
BA 299, EDUC 299), by getting an entry code* and item number
from Pam Church.
*You will need an ADD form after the first week of school.
How do I finish up LIA and get a passing grade?
1. Submit weekly journals, as required.
2. Complete your Time Sheet. (Make sure it has been signed by
your Site Supervisor.)
3. Complete the 3-page LIA Analytical Paper (typed) plus any
other products required by your faculty sponsor. Turn it into your
faculty sponsor by his/her due date.
4. Turn in the completed Site Supervisor Evaluation, if required.
Make sure your supervisor has plenty of time to fill out the form.
What is turned into LIA Coordinator for your
permanent LIA file at the end of the quarter?
•Copy of graded analytical paper
•Student Self-evaluation
•Signed time sheet
grading
Grading Criteria are
determined by the Faculty Sponsor
LIA FACTS
Each LIA credit
requires
30 hrs.
The first LIA credit
Each LIA
credit requires
requires
3 learning
objectives
at least 30 hrs. of
project work.
Each credit after the
Every credit beyond the
first LIA credit, is a
gray area elective
first LIA credit requires
one additional
learning objective
WATCH FOR
DUE DATES!
LIA Checklist
 Plan your project independently or in collaboration with a faculty sponsor
and/or site supervisor
 Complete an Applied Learning Contract with signatures of faculty
sponsor and site supervisor
 Take to LIA Coordinator for her signature and get registration information
 Register and pay for credit
 Record activities and times on time sheet
 Submit weekly reflective journals to your faculty sponsor (six during Fall,
Winter and Spring quarters; four Summer Qt.)
Have Site Supervisor complete his/her evaluation of your work (if it fits
your project), and have him/her sign your timesheet, thus, verifying hours
 Write final analytical, summary paper, which demonstrates college-level
composition and writing skills (see Syllabus Packet for guidelines)
 Submit to faculty sponsor: your paper, a copy of signed timesheet, and
Site Supervisor evaluation
Submit signed timesheet, Self-Evaluation, and copy of graded paper to LIA
Coordinator (This proof of completion will be stored for six years)
Time Sheet(s), verified by Site
10
Supervisor or other authority
Site Supervisor Evaluation
TOTAL Possible Points
10
100