Sl orientation spring 2022

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

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. QUESTIONS? Email kflowers@hws.edu
PowerPoint on
CCESL webpage of
other opportunities
and check out the bi-
weekly “Compass
Times”
2nd floor
Follow us
online…
HWSserves
Compass Times e-newsletter

4. “…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?

5.  Promotes learning through
active participation
 Provides structured time for
students to reflect
 Extends learning beyond
the classroom
SERVICE-LEARNING…

6. “Reading (or serving) without reflecting is
like eating without digesting.” Edmund Burke

7. 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

8. Learn more about Geneva!
• Exploring Geneva’s Neighborhood Renaissance – Making
Connections podcast
• Success for Geneva’s Children – 2021 updates information
• Geneva 2030 – part of a national ‘cradle to career’ initiative
with many partners. Check out the video with Director
Karen Fahy!
• History of Geneva

9. www.geneva2030ny.org

12. What am I interested in and what can I
do?
What factors do I need to consider?
• Time
• Transportation
Options:
• GEMS – 20 as of 1/24
• Seneca Lake Terrace 10 as of 1/24
• Happiness House
• GED exam tutor (Social studies or
Science)
• 3rd grade tutoring @ St. Stephen’s
Filled:
Tutoring (HWS
Corps and virtual
STEM tutors)
FLX College Leaders

13. Create a folder
for your SL
Class in
Webmail +
Create a
repeating
appointment on
your calendar

14. SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT

15. Keep track of
your hours –
minimum of 20 is
expected (which
might be more if
you are a tutor!)
THIS CLASS
HAS A GOOGLE
FORM!

16. 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 HWS Engage Facilitation
 Send your resume to kflowers@hws.edu for information and consideration
SERVICE-LEARNING COLLEAGUE

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