RE: service learning information

Jennifer -

Hello.

As the coordinator of a program that is starting its second year, i "know 
where you're coming from."  Although you've probably taken these steps, i'll 
raise them, just in case...

...ask your students for ideas;  many may already be volunteering at places 
you've not heard of.

...ask your agency reps about professional organizations that they are 
affiliated with.  In Cortland, for example, we have the United Way and we have 
our "Resource Allocation Committee," which is made up of most of our service 
agencies.

...touch base with other campus departments & organizations, such as 
Interships and student-run service groups.  In our humble home we have "Roots 
'n' Shoots," which has links to nation-wide efforts (Habitat for Humanity) and 
to local groups.

Hope this helps, Jennifer.

Enjoy!

John Suarez, Coordinator
Center for Service Learning
SUNY Cortland



>===== Original Message From Jennifer Elliott 
<j.elliott@LETHBRIDGECOLLEGE.AB.CA> =====
>Hi everyone,
>My name is Jennifer Elliott and I am the new Service Learning
>Coordinator for Lethbridge Community College in Lethbridge, Alberta,
>Canada. Another individual ran the program for the first year. I am
>looking for information on  a couple of items: since this is a fairly
>new project, year 2 of a 3 year pilot program funded by the Wild Rose
>Foundation,  we have been able to create a base but it is definately
>time to expand and go BIG! I would love to brainstorm with people who
>have had experience starting up a Service Learning Centre on their
>campus and inquire as to some of the steps or contacts involved when
>trying to involve the community. How have you let them know exactly what
>it is your trying to achieve?
>
>I am also in dire need of suggestions for an ethics class that I need to
>find placements for. When we talk ethics it inevitably runs into
>confidentiality issues and unfortunately the placements are too short
>(15 hours) to go through the madatory steps, such as police testing,
>Emergency First Aid, and a variety of other items.
>
>I am also looking for Professional Development opportunities; anyone
>know of any conferences happening on the West Coast??
>
>Thank You very much to anyone who responds to this LONG request! I am
>still trying to get my feet wet in this position and would appreciate
>any suggestions.
>
>Jennifer Elliott / Service Learning Coordinator
>email: j.elliott@lethbridgecollege.ab.ca
>Ph#: 1-403-320-3283
>Mailing Address: 3000 College Drive South
>                           Lethbridge, Alberta
>                           T1K 1L6
>                           Canada