spring 2013 service-learning orientation. thank you for choosing to serve!
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SPRING 2013
Service-Learning Orientation
Thank you for choosing to serve!
•A SEMESTER LONG COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT FOR COURSE CREDIT.
•STUDENTS ENGAGE IN HANDS-ON SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT LOCAL PARTNERING AGENCIES
•APPLY COURSE MATERIAL TO ADDRESS REAL
COMMUNITY ISSUES.
•REFLECT ON SERVICE EXPERIENCES.
Service-Learning:
•SERVE 15 HOURS
•BCC’S COMMUNITY PARTNERS
•COMPLETE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
• SUBMIT REQUIRED PAPERWORK
Commitments:
• MAKE A DIFFERENCE
• LEARN NEW THINGS
• ACADEMIC, PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Benefits:
Commitment = 15 hours of service
Preparation = on time & on task
Professionalism = positive attitude attendance &
organization
Integrity = confidentiality & privacy
Absentee Policy = 24 hr notice
Dress code = clean and conservative
Expectations:
Examples of appropriate dress:
What NOT to wear!
1. Once BCC CORI and your site CORI clears, SL Office will notify you (phone and/or email) and give you contact info for your Service-Learning Site Supervisor.
2. You set up a meeting with your site supervisor and present your learning goals from Project Agreement
1. Discuss project tasks 2. Set up weekly schedule. 3. Ask for signature on Project Agreement and FWS Work Authorization.
3. Due by March 4th at SL Office with all signatures. No exceptions.
(Note: Some sites require an interview. )
How and When Do I Get Started?
P R E S E N T E D BY:A M A N D A S C H U L E R , M A C C A M E R I C O R P S * V I S TA
& P I TT S F I E L D S C H O O L T E A C H E R S
SATURDAY, FEB. 1610AM-12:30PM
TUESDAY, FEB. 194PM-6:30PM
L O C AT I O N: B C C C A F E T E R I A – R O O M G - 1 0( L I G H T M E A L S P R OV I D E D )
* R E Q U I R E D F O R A L L T U T O R S & M E N T O R S
For All Public School Tutor/Mentors Training Dates
1. FILL OUT LOG OF SERVICE HOURS• SUPERVISOR SIGNS
2 . FILL OUT TIMESHEET FOR SERVICE-STIPEND• SUPERVISOR SIGNS & FAXES
- DUE WEEKLY TO FIN AID
Every Day You Visit Service Site:
• TURN IN LOG OF SERVICE HOURS TO SL OFFICE
• STUDENT FEEDBACK - SURVEY
• ATTEND SERVICE-LEARNING RECOGNITION LUNCHEON!
• FYI: RECEIVE PERFORMANCE REVIEW BY SITE SUPERVISOR
At the End of Your Service:
1. GO TO - SERVICE-LEARNING BLOGHTTP://BLOGS.BERKSHIRECC.EDU/SERVICELEARNING/
1. Select your course subject page on the right-hand side
2. Research & choose 2 service sites – (from course list)
3. Click on “Sign up here!” & fill out form
How To Sign Up for Your Service Site:
1. CORI – REQUIRED1. Form & ID
2. SERVICE STIPEND - FINANCIAL AID
1. Paperwork & ID2. Rules3. Weekly timesheets
CORI & Financial Aid:
•CORI AUTHORIZED STAFF
•DEB COTE – DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
•MARY MARTIN – CORI ADMINISTRATOR•DONNA CONNORS – CORI CLERK
•LOCATION: STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER •(OFF STUDENT LOUNGE)
CORI: BCC Procedures
You may need to do a second CORI at the site you are matched with.
If this is the case, the SL Office will contact you with instructions on who to see and where to go for site CORI
*ALL STUDENTS WORKING IN SCHOOLS MUST DO CORI AT THE SCHOOL.
CORI at Service Sites
FINANCIAL AID/WORK STUDY STAFF
DEIRDRE BAIRSTOW-ALLEN
COORDINATOR OF FINANCIAL AID & WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS
Financial Aid: Procedures
Steps to a successful Service-Learning Work-Study experience:
1. Maintain a minimum credit load of 6 credits. 2. Complete all required work-study paperwork. 3. Do not do Service Learning during BCC class time! 4. Complete time sheets accurately, including breaks. 5. Submit time sheets weekly. 6. Stay within your allotted award.
Present yourself & BCC well!!