Service-Learning for Faculty

Whether new to ΞΆΓάΓ¨, or just new to Service-Learning, it is helpful to understand what Service-Learning is and how it works.  Service-Learning is a teaching methodology a faculty member uses in a course, but it is so much more.  It is a way of engaging with the community, learning about the environment we live in and move through, and applying the theoretical knowledge of what students are learning in the classroom in real-life situations.  It is also about leaving the community partners and organizations that students serve with better than when they found them -- either through their commitment, their energy, or their knowledge.  

Here’s a quick example -- in Ethics & Teamwork in Healthcare, Stockton students volunteer with assisted living communities to facilitate group activities for their residents.

In some courses, students do less direct service, and conduct research for a community partner or local non-profit organization.  In some courses focused on public relations or marketing, students develop websites, promotional materials, or help the community partner get the word out about an event.  

 

Service-Learning Designation Procedure

Service-Learning (SRLN) courses require course approval to be designated as SRLN. 

Interested in teaching service-learning at ΞΆΓάΓ¨? Here are the current steps:

  1. Review the SRLN application

     

    Review the application.

    The application is available here:

  2. Review a sample application and syllabus

    Review a sample application and course syllabus

  3. Meet with Service-Learning Staff 

    Meet with Taylor Coyne - Coordinator of Service-Learning to discuss ideas/answer questions

  4. Draft and Submit Your Application

    Submit your Application. 

    Please follow the applicable timeline of when you plan to teach your course as Service-Learning. (It is imperative that we approve and have the SRLN attribute added to the course prior to precepting days)

    • Planning to teach your course in the Fall semester?
      • Application will be due by February 1st
    • Planning to teach your course in the Spring semester?
      • Application will be due by August 1st
    • Planning to teach in the Summer term?
      • Please contact Taylor Coyne to discuss further

SRLN Attribute

The course taught by that faculty member will retain that attribute, unless the faculty member decides to remove the attribute and teach it without the Service-Learning component.

The SRLN attribute is held by the faculty member for that particular course.