Transcript Service Learning/ Civic Engagement Division

Service-Learning/
Civic Engagement
Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world… it is the only thing that ever has.
-- Margaret Mead
Americorps* VISTA and Me
Paige Borelli
 Saint Louis University Graduate
 English teacher at a university in Macau, China 2008-2009
 VISTA – A one year commitment, meant to enhance capacity
of institutions that combat poverty.
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Faculty
Increase Service-Learning opportunities
to address issues of poverty
Students
Increase student awareness of the issue
of poverty and lead them to action
Community Partners
Deepen relationships with current
partners and develop new ones
Program Involvement 2008-2009
During 2008-2009 our program included:
1,913 students . . .
served a total of 10,553 hours . . .
at 65 agencies . . .
valued at $208,835!
Archeology instructor
takes students to
restore Blake Mound
each semester for field
experience.
Thirty three faculty
members in the following
disciplines participated:
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Accounting
Anthropology
Architectural Technology
Art
Biology
Business Law
College Orientation
Communication
Early Care & Education
Education
English As A Second Language
English Comp
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History
Interior Design
Personal Development
Physical Therapy Assistant
Political Science
Psychology
Legal Studies
Nursing
Sociology
Spanish
What the Students Say…
~ When the kids clapped after my reading and were quiet during my
reading, I felt very important. I loved the attention they gave me and
that they wanted me to read again.
~ It gave me an insight as to the different patients in nursing homes
and how things run. The staff there was so important to my patient’s
transition and I want to help people make that transition.
~ Gave me real experience with hands on Archeology, using proper
forms and procedures, not to mention methods and tools.
Work Study Program/
Community Service
Serve your Community!
Work for a Food Pantry
Tutor
Assist the Elderly
Contact Mike Smith
Financial Aid Manager
(314) 984-7652
And Donna Halsband
Coordinator of Service-Learning/Civic
Engagement
(314) 984-7893
Cancer Awareness Day
Cancer Awareness Day
Sept. 30 11am-1:30pm, SC Quad
~ 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.
Constitution Week
9/17 – Voter Registration
Voting
Machine Demo
 Guest Speaker on Government response to
Economic Crisis
 Series of Programs on Citizenship
Missouri Campus Compact
5th Annual Statewide Conference
Friday, September 25th 2009
At Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City
Speakers
Dr. Mathew Johnson of Siena College
Concurrent Presentations in
 Research
 Service-Learning
 Civic Action
 Community Service
Register Now! Registration begins August 3rd!
Hunger Awareness
 Nov. 2 – Campus Food Drive
 Nov. 18 – Hunger Awareness Day
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Hunger 101
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Empty Bowls Luncheon
 Nov. 16 – Can Sculpture
Women’s History Month
Photo II students will work with
cancer patients at St. John’s
Hospital to enrich their lives
with art using photography as
a form of expression.
Spring Break 2010 – New Orleans
a service trip to rebuild homes and lives
Community Partners
Find the tools to integrate Service
Learning into your course:
• Information about agencies
• Forms you will need
• Project and Syllabi Samples
• Service-Learning Websites
Contact:
Donna Halsband – Service-Learning Coordinator
Linda Krull – Assistant to Donna Halsband
Paige Borelli – AmeriCorps* VISTA for Missouri Campus Compact
BA 219 J, Ext. 7893
http://users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning