Expectations and Responsibilities in Service-Learning


	EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN SERVICE-LEARNING
Click on link to view section Introduction What is Service-Learning Benefits of Service-Learning What Service-Learning is Not Principles of Service-Learning Bringing Service and Learning Together (PDF file, click here to download Adobe® Acrobat Reader) Courses with a Service-Learning Component Examples of Service-Learning Classes Getting Started: Designing the Curriculum Service-Learning Development Worksheet Course Development Timeline Course Implementation Timeline Using Reflection Types of Journals Liability Issues Expectations and Responsibilities in Service-Learning Common Faculty Questions Top Ten Ways to Do More Service-Learning with Less Work Resources Resources on Campus LCC Courses with Optional Service-Learning Components Community Agencies General Online Resources for Service-Learning College Web Pages Related to Service-Learning	The service site expects students... To fulfill their hours and complete projects. To complete a Service-Learning agreement that indicates goals and schedule of hours, with reasonable assurance that this agreement will be honored. To respect the policies and expectations of the site, especially in regards to confidentiality and participation in required training sessions. To behave professionally while carrying out assigned tasks, including observance of their established dress code. To serve in a manner which preserves the reputation and integrity of Leeward Community College. To provide a minimum 24 hours advance notice of absence. To provide a minimum 48 hours advance notice if service must be ended. To notify the instructor and the LCC Service Learning Program office, if the student or site supervisor terminates the volunteer position. You can expect the site supervisor... To provide a meaningful and satisfactory work related to skills, interests, and available time. To provide an orientation to the site and training for the position. To share as much information as possible about agency organization, policy, clients served, programs, and activities. To afford sound guidance, direction, and input. To encourage respect from fellow workers toward the student as a non-paid staff member. To provide an opportunity for the student to make suggestions, receive feedback, and develop a sense of being an integral part of the program. To complete an evaluation of your students’ efforts at the end of the term. To recognize your students’ efforts as a volunteer. You can expect the Service-Learning Program office... To facilitate a basic orientation to the Service-Learning concept and requirements. To provide information on Service-Learning, expectations and responsibilities, and support in locating a Service-Learning site. To assist in developing Service-Learning objectives and agreement. To provide support through challenges or difficulties encountered at service sites. To hold reflection sessions and Service-Learning Development workshops to facilitate the integration of service experience with learning objectives. To furnish opportunities to receive feedback and evaluate your experience at the end of the semester. To offer information about the national community service network, including websites, listserves, and student conferences. Adapted from: George Mason University Student Service-Learning Handbook
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