Model for 4th Credit Option

I  am seeking information and insight in developing a 4th credit opiton
model for integrating service learning into the curriculum. The Department
of Political Science is drafting a proposal for consideration by our
Undergraduate Assembly.

Questions:

Does anyone  have a good model for a 4th credit option?

How are workload issues resolved - are faculty  who may have 10 students
signed up for the 4th credit option attached to a Political Science course
receiving workload credit for the 4th credit option?

How many times are students allowed to sign up for a 4th credit option?

Is it pass-fail or A-F?

Does it count toward academic requirements in the major or degree or
anywhere? Ours would probably be elective credit in the major with re: to
Political Science.

Any information, strategies for winning approval of this model, ideas for
smooth implementation, traps and pitfalls  that I have failed to consider
would all be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mary R

Mary Ridgway, Director
Center for Community Service Learning
"Linking Service and Learning"
B18 Davis Hall
817-272-2124