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Service-Learning Websites - A comprehensive list of service-learning websites, by topic

Article: Implemeting S-L into Higher Education

Article: Implementing and Sustaining

Service-Learning Handbook - This is a handbook used in Fall 2007 by SUNY Oswego for their GST302 course.
 Includes: Syllabus for upper-division stand alone S-L course, Expectations/Guidelines, What is S-L?, Benefits of S-L, Reflection, and Tips for Placements (Conversation Starters, Working with Diverse Populations)


Sample Forms:


S-L Placement Agreement - Contract, used by SUNY Oswego in 2007, between S-L student and Site Supervisor at their community placement site


Sample Faculty Syllabi:

EDUC-691U Service-Learning and Engagement - Example from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst


Reflection:


What?, So What?, Now What? - Reflection activity for S-L student to deeper their understanding of their community service experience


Recruitment:


Sample Letter (E-mail) to Professors - E-mail sent out to professors about S-L opportunities and request for a class presentation

Faculty Workshop - An outline of an informational session aimed at faculty interested in incorporating S-L into their existing class syllabi

Community Service Presentation - A script to guide you through a student presentation about community service and service-learning options

Community Service Presentation PowerPoint Game - Interactive game to incorporate to the above presentation.

Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer