Academic Service-Learning Faculty Handbook

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Faculty Handbook by Section

Section One: Introduction to Service-Learning

1.1 Center for Community Service & Learning

• Mission Statement
• Vision

1.2 Defining Service-Learning

• Academic Service-Learning and Co-Curricular Service-Learning
• Three Necessary Criteria for Academic Service-Learning
• Academic Service-Learning Compared to Other Forms of Experiential Learning   

1.3 Benefits of Academic Service-Learning
1.4 Supporting the Mission of St. Norbert College
1.5 History of Service-Learning in the United States
1.6 Principles of Good Practice for Service-Learning Pedagogy
1.7 Common Faculty Concerns
1.8 Common Community Partner Concerns


Section Two: Developing and Implementing a Service-Learning Course

2.1 Steps for Integrating Service-Learning into Curriculum

• Step 1: Reflect and Gather Resources
• Step 2: Seek Consultation & Training
• Step 3: Explore Partnerships with Community
• Step 4: Design or Redesign the Course
• Step 5: Develop a Syllabus
• Step 6: Provide Orientation & Training for Students
• Step 7: Supervise Students.
• Step 8: Assess & Evaluate the Course
• Step 9: Implement Critical Analysis and Reflection Activities

2.2    Risk Management


Appendices

A. Forms

• Faculty Service-Learning Checklist
• Faculty Course Development Worksheet
• Service-Learning Course Reporting Form
• Community Organization Background Information Worksheet
• Faculty/Community Partner/Student Agreement
• Service-Learning Liability Waiver
• Service-Learning Time Sheet
• Evaluation of Service-Learner
• Evaluation of Service-Learning Experience
• Thinking About Academic Service-Learning Worksheet
• Service-Learning Experience Summary Form

B. History of Service-Learning at SNC

• List of past service-learning courses and instructors

C. List of service-learning ideas organized by discipline
D. Sample Syllabi
E. Glossary of Service-Learning terms