http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#discussion http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4096 Karin Kirk 1264793940 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4096 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4480 William Locke 1265227380 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4480 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4482

Wonderfully supportive statement and there other equally supportive elements I am leaving out. SL is really taking off at KSC.

More recently I did a SL talk at a nearby Landgrant/Seagrant institution which will remain nameless and searched the web site for any mention of SL This is what I found
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Yes, nothing. SL is not expanding at this institution. There are individual faculty who are doing great things on their own, but they have had to struggle with the support of sympathetic chairs.


These differences are not uncommon across the country. So, if you want to do (more) SL, it is important to know where your institution stands. I know I am really interested to hear what each of you has to say.


BTW, the Campus Compact (http://campuscompact.org/) is a national organization formed by college presidents, to strengthen academic/community ties, engaging students in their community through their classwork. Has your campus (president) signed on?


Good luck

Ed

]]> Ed Laine 1265227920 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4482 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4484 Renee Faatz 1265228820 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4484 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4488
Our vision is for sustainable, affordable, quality water for Texans, our economy, and our environment.

Since our agency works with water supply entities such as groundwater districts, river authorities, municipalities and schools, we hope to use service learning as a means of building understanding in Texas communities about the challenges facing our state in regards to the future water supply. We also hope that real-world problems surrounding water can be used to educate our citizens and encourage them to take action to help meet this challenge. ]]> Linda McCall 1265230200 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4488 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4495 Rhonda Spidell 1265232000 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4495 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4500 Mary Cosgrove 1265233260 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4500 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4502 Jennifer Houghton 1265234880 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4502 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4503 Stephanie Maes 1265235660 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4503 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4504 Julie Martin 1265236500 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4504 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4505 At our college we have the Colin Powell Center For Policy Studies which has a Service-Learning Program. The center supports faculty interested in SL by small fellowship/ training/ workshop and one-to one help

]]> federica raia 1265236620 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4505 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4506 federica raia 1265236800 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4506 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4540 We view service learning as a active learning experience that,in addition to meeting pedagogical standards, also connects students to issues that impact citizens.
The most active service learning opportunities at Unity are related to issue advocacy, working in the school systems, and the water/sediment quality work in my program.
Local NGOs are supportive of any of our efforts that help them to meet their missions. to me that is not quite the same as having a group come forward to request assistance on a particular problem.
That said, it sometimes seems like we have little money to support efforts with any cost associated with it.]]> Lois Ongley 1265244120 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4540 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4669
One of the college's Strategic Goals is "to enhance the economic, social and cultural vitality of our communities". "Georgia Perimeter College is a vital partner in the success of our communities. Along with our success, size and multiple locations, comes a responsibility to share our valuable resources with others. We will bring our human capital to our communities through innovative learning opportunities for our students and improved partnerships
with other educational institutions, business, industry and
government agencies to strengthen the future of our communities.
To accomplish this goal, Georgia Perimeter College will establish an office of civic engagement to link the college’s human capital with the needs of our communities through service learning, internship and experiential learning opportunities; ..."

They are very interested in having geology classes perform service learning projects at Stone Mountain Park, which is about 5 miles from my campus.]]> Pamela Gore 1265259720 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4669 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4762 William Locke 1265321820 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4762 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4892
tulane.edu/cps/students/service-learning.cfm

Many of the science related projects involve educational outreach.

This workshop has been enormously helpful thus far in helping me to outline the steps that I need to take to begin to set-up a service learning project. One of the first steps is to talk with the Center for Public Service. I am thinking more and more of exploring the possibility of limiting enrollment in the service learning component of the course. This may be necessary to provide the individual attention to each student and develop the sense of community.]]> Julie Martin 1265393100 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post4892 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post5099 Suzanne O'Connell 1265595660 http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/servicelearning/workshop10/discussions/what_role_servi.html#post5099