>Hi. Here at Bentley we're trying to formulate a project management
>system that would be run by students. For example, a student
>would be assigned a professor whose students were doing service-learning
>and the assigned student would facilitate between the professor,
>the students in the class and the community agency they were working with
>. We were wondering if anyone had done this type of project before
>and had suggestions for how best to implement a system like this so
>each party involved could get feedback, without feeling like they
>were being watched. Any suggestions?
>
>Also, does anyone have information about starting up an
>alternative spring break program?
>Thanks.
>Anne Chiorazzi
Project A.P.P.L.E.S. (Assisting People in Planning Learning Experiences in
Service) at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill runs such a
program. As a matter of fact the program is funded through student fees and
the students run it through a leadership team that includes a paid staffer.
Faculty are recruited to teach the classes and evaluate performance,
however, APPLES students are responsible for facilitating reflection
sessions and to coordinate efforts between the faculty and community
placements.
They have a great guide book too, that you can pick up for just $10 (I
believe), called "Service Learning the APPLES way: A guide to integrating
community service with university courses." For more information contact
Mary Morison, the coordinator of the APPLES program at
mmorriso@email.unc.edu.
In Service,
Lloyd Jacobson
National Programs Director
Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL)
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