Serve 2 Learn
Partner with UMKC for Service-Learning
Community partners are half of the service-learning equation.
Understanding how to connect with faculty and students who do
service-learning work to meet your goals is a top priority of the
Service-Learning
Program and one of the main purposes for Serve 2 Learn.
Using the links on the left you can enroll in Serve 2 Learn and
log-in to the site. More
information on service-learning for community partners is available below.
Working with students and faculty for service-learning differs from working
with volunteers. Here are some tips to planning effective service-learning
projects. They are organized to provide a series of steps in working with
UMKC’s Service-Learning Program and faculty members to plan service-learning
projects. Most of the steps can take place during one meeting with a
commitment to follow-up on next steps.
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Begin with timing — what timetable of planning and projects works for
you and with the academic calendar?
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Identify potential activities students could undertake for the
organization
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Determine the amount of time students will spend on service-learning
projects
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Identify objectives for student learning based on the service-learning
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Delineate responsibilities for supervising students while at the
community organization
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Discuss the academic calendar and community organization’s timeline
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Determine how many students your organization can supervise — consider
student availability and your organization’s hours of operation
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Talk about potential risks and how they might be managed
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Clearly articulate desired outcomes, roles and expectations of each
partner --- community organization, faculty and students
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Identify appropriate contacts and communication modes for keeping
partners informed of progress and for handling challenges that may arise
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Add your information to
UMKC Serve 2 Learn
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Have orientation sessions specific to the service-learning project
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Keep your
Serve 2 Learn page up-to-date!