Donna Halsband - CoordinatorDonna Halsband - CoordinatorOffice of Academic Service-Learning

& Civic EngagementBA219J, (314) 984-7893

Email: dhalsband@stlcc.edu

Website: users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning

WelcomeWelcome to the . . . to the . . .

Academic Service-Learning/ Academic Service-Learning/ Civic Engagement ProgramCivic Engagement Program St. Louis Community College – Meramec CampusSt. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus

Never doubt that a small group of Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can thoughtful, committed citizens can

change the world… change the world… it is the only thing that ever has.it is the only thing that ever has.

-- Margaret Mead-- Margaret Mead

Service-Learning Is …Service-Learning Is …

• Students doing community service connected to Students doing community service connected to Meramec academic courses Meramec academic courses

• Students assisting with local community needs and Students assisting with local community needs and acquiring skills along the wayacquiring skills along the way

• Students developing a sense of civic responsibilityStudents developing a sense of civic responsibility

What Is Service-What Is Service-Learning?Learning?

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

During 2007-2008 our program included:During 2007-2008 our program included:

1,815 students . . . 1,815 students . . .

served a total of 10,553 hours . . .served a total of 10,553 hours . . .

at 65 agencies . . .at 65 agencies . . .

valued at $205,879!valued at $205,879!

Program Involvement 2007-2008Program Involvement 2007-2008

How Do StudentsHow Do Students

Benefit FromBenefit From

Service-Learning?Service-Learning?

• They enhance academic learning They enhance academic learning through real world experiences.through real world experiences.

• They explore career options and They explore career options and build their resume.build their resume.

• They develop leadership and They develop leadership and communication skills.communication skills.

• They connect service to civic They connect service to civic responsibility.responsibility.

I. 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.

II. 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

III. Reflection is the activity which provides an opportunity for the students to develop new understanding, skills and knowledge from their service experience.

IV. Recognition/Demonstration is the time when students share their knowledge and accomplishments.

• AccountingAccounting

• AnthropologyAnthropology

• Architectural TechnologyArchitectural Technology

• ArtArt

• BiologyBiology

• Business LawBusiness Law

• College OrientationCollege Orientation

• CommunicationCommunication

• Early Care & EducationEarly Care & Education

• English As A Second LanguageEnglish As A Second Language

• English CompEnglish Comp

• HistoryHistory

• Interior DesignInterior Design

• Leadership StudiesLeadership Studies

• Physical Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapy Assistant

• Political SciencePolitical Science

• PsychologyPsychology

• Legal StudiesLegal Studies

• MathMath

• NursingNursing

• SociologySociology

• SpanishSpanish

• Teacher EducationTeacher Education

Service-LearningService-Learning

Is Connected ToIs Connected To

Course Work . . Course Work . . ..

• Share a StoryShare a Story – – the improvement of literacythe improvement of literacy

• Hunger and HomelessnessHunger and Homelessness – – reducing hunger and increasing food securityreducing hunger and increasing food security

• Bridges to Healthy CommunitiesBridges to Healthy Communities – – improving community healthimproving community health

• Environment and Community GardensEnvironment and Community Gardens – – improving the environment in the regionimproving the environment in the region

• Older AdultsOlder Adults – – honoring and caring for your eldershonoring and caring for your elders

• Civic ResponsibilityCivic Responsibility – – developing informed, thoughtful and active citizensdeveloping informed, thoughtful and active citizens

Service-LearningService-Learning Is Connected Is Connected

To Campus To Campus Themes . . .Themes . . .

Theme: Share a StoryTheme: Share a Story – – the improvement of literacythe improvement of literacy

Meramec Communication

students participate in a Read-A-Story activity (right)

ESL students do a cultural exchange with Robinson Elementary School students (left).

Robinson Elementary SchoolRobinson Elementary SchoolAcademic Service-LearningAcademic Service-Learning

Hunger AwarenessHunger AwarenessCampus-wide Service-LearningCampus-wide Service-Learning

Theme: Hunger and HomelessnessTheme: Hunger and Homelessness – – reducing hunger/increasing food securityreducing hunger/increasing food security

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

Cancer Awareness DayCancer Awareness DayCampus-wide Service-LearningCampus-wide Service-Learning

Theme: Bridges to Healthy Theme: Bridges to Healthy CommunitiesCommunities

– – improving community healthimproving community health

~ 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.

http://www.kirkwoodlivinggreen.org/

Kirkwood Living Kirkwood Living GreenGreen

Kirkwood Living Green (KLG) is a nonprofit group Kirkwood Living Green (KLG) is a nonprofit group formed in 2007 to promote, demonstrate, and celebrate formed in 2007 to promote, demonstrate, and celebrate

lifestyle choices that protect and conserve natural resources.lifestyle choices that protect and conserve natural resources.

Kirkwood Farmer’s Market – 4/4, 4/11Kirkwood Farmer’s Market – 4/4, 4/11Lake Testing – Looking for student involvement.Lake Testing – Looking for student involvement.Promoting Biodegradable containersPromoting Biodegradable containersRaising rain garden awarenessRaising rain garden awareness

Simpson Lake Clean-UpSimpson Lake Clean-Up

Theme: Environment and Community Theme: Environment and Community GardensGardens

– – improving the environment in the regionimproving the environment in the region

~ 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.

Academic Service-LearningAcademic Service-Learning

Simpson Lake Clean-upSimpson Lake Clean-upApr. 18, 8:30 am – 12:00 Apr. 18, 8:30 am – 12:00

Theme: Older AdultsTheme: Older Adults – – honoring and caring for your eldershonoring 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.

~ 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?

~ 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.

Crown Center Senior LivingCrown Center Senior LivingAcademic Service-LearningAcademic Service-Learning

Theme: Civic ResponsibilityTheme: Civic Responsibility – – developing informed, thoughtful anddeveloping informed, thoughtful and active citizensactive 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.

~ PeaceJam Conferences provide college students with an opportunity to study alongside Nobel Laureates to extend their work into the community.

Local Elections, April 7Local Elections, April 7thth 2009 2009Register by March 11Register by March 11

Issue Advocacy:  Where do I begin?Issue Advocacy:  Where do I begin?

Where do I Stand?Where do I Stand?

Where does my Community Stand?Where does my Community Stand?

What?!  Now THAT ticks me off!What?!  Now THAT ticks me off!

Service-Learning . . .Service-Learning . . . Connects To Civic Engagement/Citizen Websites . . .Connects To Civic Engagement/Citizen Websites . . .

Theme: Civic ResponsibilityTheme: Civic Responsibility – – developing informed, thoughtful anddeveloping informed, thoughtful and active citizensactive citizens

United States GovernmentUnited States Government

Missouri State GovernmentMissouri State Government

Local GovernmentLocal Government

Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans a new service trip to rebuild homes and livesa new service trip to rebuild homes and lives

Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans Spring Break 2009 – New Orleans a new service trip to rebuild homes and livesa new service trip to rebuild homes and lives

America Reads America Reads ––Work Study ProgramWork Study Program

Serve your CommunityServe your Community

Work for a Food Pantry

Tutor

Assist the Elderly

Contact Mike SmithContact Mike Smith Financial Aid Manager Financial Aid Manager

(314) 984-7652(314) 984-7652

Or Donna HalsbandOr Donna HalsbandCoordinator of Service-Learning/Civic Coordinator of Service-Learning/Civic

EngagementEngagement(314) 984-7893(314) 984-7893

~ Earn money for college and build your resume, all while serving your community.

A visit to our website gives you:A visit to our website gives you:

• Information about agenciesInformation about agencies

• Forms you will needForms you will need

• Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events

• And more . . .And more . . .

http://users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearninghttp://users.stlcc.edu/college/Mcservicelearning

Let’s Get Started . . .Let’s Get Started . . .