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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
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
designs for Meramec’s
Child Care Center
Program Involvement 2008-2009
During 2008-2009 our program included:
1,913 students . . .
served a total of 10,702 hours . . .
at 65 agencies . . .
valued at $208,835!
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 Technologyrt
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 . . .
• Older Adults
– honoring and caring for your elders
• Hunger and Homelessness
– reducing hunger and increasing food security
• Environment and Community Gardens
– improving the environment in the region
• Literacy and Diversity
– expanding minds through reading, writing an storytelling
• Civic Responsibility
– developing informed, thoughtful and active citizens
• Bridges to Healthy Communities
– improving community health
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).
Hunger Awareness
Throughout November
11/2-11/20 – Campus-wide Food Drive
Accounting and Business help organize
$1,770 from the Empty Bowls Luncheon
Ceramics makes 200 bowls
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.
• A mammogram mobile is available
for screenings.
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.
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.
Constitution Day!
September 17th, 2009
• 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 2010 – New Orleans
a service trip to rebuild homes and lives
Spring Break 2010 – New Orleans
a service trip to rebuild homes and lives
Work Study Program
• Earn money for college and build your
resume, all while serving your community.
Serve your Community
Work for a food pantry
Tutor
Assist the elderly
And more!
Contact Mike Smith
Financial Aid Manager
(314) 984-7652
And Donna Halsband
Coordinator of Service-Learning/Civic
Engagement
(314) 984-7893
Let’s Get Started . . .
A visit to our website gives you:
• Information about agencies
• Forms you will need
• Calendar of Events
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http://www.stlcc.edu/ServiceLearning