The document provides information about a service-learning orientation at HWS. It discusses the school's COMPASS program which encourages community service, civic engagement, and leadership. Service-learning involves integrating community service with academic coursework to strengthen learning and communities. Students can search for service-learning courses and find benefits like developing skills and a sense of civic responsibility. The orientation covers how to register for service-learning placements and sign contracts, with support provided by program colleagues and staff.

1. Center for Community Engagement
& Service-Learning
Trinity Hall, 203
serve@hws.edu (315) 781-3825
www.hws.edu/academics/service
SERVICE-LEARNING
ORIENTATION
Fall 2015

2. Through HWS Compass students are encourage
to explore the many facets of service to society.
A three tiered program, COMPASS provides
experiences:
 Community Service (short term)
 Civic Engagement (longer term)
 Civic Leadership (longer term +)
 Leading to a life of Engaged Citizenship.

3. “…a teaching and learning
approach that integrates
community service with
academic study to enrich
learning, teach civic
responsibility, and
strengthen communities.”
~National Commission on
Service-Learning
www.servicelearning.org
WHAT IS SERVICE-LEARNING?
Simon Corson, H’16 meets with City
Manager Matt Horn and Town
Supervisor Mark Venuti

4.  Promotes learning through
active participation
 Provides structured time for
students to reflect
 Extends learning beyond the
classroom
SERVICE-LEARNING…
You can search “SLC” on the course catalogue to find other
service-learning classes? And that there is a Social Justice
Studies Dept. that has 2 minors, one of which requires two SLC
classes? http://www.hws.edu/academics/sjs/curriculum
Aminata Dansoko, WS’15,
facilitates an “empowerment”
activity with local 2nd
graders

6.  Service-learning replaces
something that used to be in
the course- perhaps a paper or
presentation.
 This is NOT in addition to
everything else you are
required to do.
 Your participation and
reflection on this experience
will become part of your
grade for the course.

7. • According to the 2010
census, the City of
Geneva had a
population of 13,261.
• The median income
in Geneva is $45,190
which is
$12,00 below the
county average
Some demographics of Geneva…

8. More information found http://successforgenevaschildren.org/
HWS
students
have
researched
and helped
publish these
invaluable
community
resources

9. Student Reported Benefits
1. Develop real world
experience & skills
2. Critical thinking skills
3. Communication
4. Teamwork
5. Civic responsibility
6. Problem solving
7. Public speaking
8. Computer skills
9. Research skills
10. Analytical skills
10 Top Skills Employers
Seek
1. Written & Verbal
Communication skills
2. Interpersonal Skills
3. Motivation/Initiative
4. Strong work ethic
5. Teamwork skills
6. Analytical skills
7. Flexibility/Adaptability
8. Computer skills
9. Leadership skills
10. Organizational Skills
SERVICE-LEARNING BENEFITS STUDENTS…

10. Service-Learning Registration – CollegiateLink
(2 step process – Join SL + Join Class)
Go to www.hws.edu
HWS CollegiateLink in Drop Down
Menu and log in

11. Click on “Service-Learning”
Click on Organizations in the black menu bar

12. Click on “Forms” and then “join” and then
click on hyperlink for “Service-Learning
Registration” to start your application

13. Fill in your information (availability, special skills, access to
transportation?) and don’t forget to

14. LAST STEP: Click on your name (top right) then
“involvement” and find your SL class, “add membership”.
Always add your hours to your
SPECIFIC class – this is how hours
are tallied for your professors at the
end of the semester
Select your service location, add a
brief description, upload the
date/time, and write serve@hws.edu
under “verification contact”

15. What’s next?
1.CCESL will confirm your schedule with the
community partners
2.CCESL will send you a placement email to confirm
details (days/times, transportation, directions)
3.Be sure to SAVE this email – which may include
directions on additional steps needed for your
placement (volunteer application, TB test, etc.)
4.IMPRESS your community partner! You’re a
reflection of HWS and your professor, and ask
when a good time would be to have the SL Contract
signed

16. SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT

17. The Service-Learning Colleague will be responsible for communication
between the community partner(s), The Center for Community Engagement
and Service-Learning (CCESL), and the faculty member. The Colleague’s
ability to serve as a liaison is key to ensuring students have a successful
service-learning experience.
 Service-Learning Colleagues:
 Support them in making connections with their site partners
 Discuss their service-learning experience
 Encourage them to talk directly to the professor about their experience
 Discuss any issues they might be having and how they can be handled
 Assist them in making their experience more meaningful
 Assist with paperwork distribution and collection:
 Service-learning contract
 Service-learning hours – and CollegiateLink Facilitation
 Send your resume to kflowers@hws.edu
SERVICE-LEARNING COLLEAGUE

18. FEEDBACK FROM COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
We often receive
glowing feedback
about you!
But sometimes…

19. QUESTIONS?
Service-Learning
Classes represent about
25% of what CCESL
does to promote student
civic engagement…
America Reads,
Community Service
House, Alternative
Spring Break, 4 Days of
Service, Big Brother Big
Sisters, etc.
Visit us to learn more!!
PowerPoint on
CCESL webpage of
other opportunities
and check out the bi-
weekly “Compass
Times”