Requirements

"Service-learning combines service objectives with learning objectives with the intent that the activity change both the recipient and the provider of the service. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that link the task to self-reflection, self-discovery, and the acquisition and comprehension of values, skills, and knowledge content."  http://www.servicelearning.org/what_is_service-learning/service-learning_is/index.php

Each semester RCWHP students must complete 10 hours of service learning hours.  The hours are divided in half, with five being completed in on campus projects and five being completed in off campus projects.  The requirement results in 20 hours of service learning hours to be completed each academic year.  Service learning requirements must be documented (electronically) on a Service Learning Form, signed by the supervisor of the project and turned in to the Honors Program office for approval.  When in doubt about the validity of a project, seek the feedback of the director of the program.

Service Learning Opportunities

R.A.K.E.

First Year Experience Program
EUP is currently piloting a campus wide First Year Experience program. Volunteers are needed at common hour events. Common “hour” occurs on Tuesdays from 12:30—1:45pm. Other volunteers may also be needed with the First Year Seminars in Fall 2008.
Contact Professor Patricia Hillman — hillman@edinboro.edu

President’s Commission on the Status of Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgender People & Allies
The GLBTA Commission is creating a Safe Zone program for EUP’s campus. The Safe Zone Program has been instituted on various campuses around the country and creates a network of people who can provide support and resources to members of the GLBTA community on campus. Volunteers for this project will assist the Safe Zone sub-committee in distributing information about the program.
Contact Dr. Laura Miller — lmiller@edinboro.edu

Honors Program Office Projects
There are several projects undertaken by the Honors Program Office for which you can volunteer and receive on campus service learning hours.

VIP Dinner — April 8, 2008, Van Houten South
Volunteers for this project will be asked to complete various tasks in preparation for, and during the dinner. General jobs may include set up for the dinner, delivery of invitations, creation of invitation lists, etc.
Contact Ms. Revak: revakr@edinboro.edu

“Experienced” Programs
These are programs aimed at the dissemination of information and retention. Programs will be planned and implemented for each year of matriculation. Volunteers for these programs will participate in brainstorming ideas for programming and the implementation of programs. You may volunteer for one program.
First Year Program, Second Year Program, Third Year Program, Fourth Year Program
Contact Ms. Revak: revakr@edinboro.edu

Intersections
This project will involve creating publications highlighting students in the Honors Program. Volunteers include photographers, copy writers and interviewers.
Contact Ms. Revak: revakr@edinboro.edu

Banned Book Week
This program will become a yearly program of the Honors Program. Volunteers will help plan events for Banned Books Week 2008 (September 27 — October 4, 2008)

Honors Orientation
During the summer, immediately preceding the semester, the Honors Program office will conduct an ancillary orientation for incoming honors students. Volunteers for this project will assist with planning the orientation.
Contact Ms. Revak -- revakr@edinboro.edu

Service Learning Record

(also known as the Community Service Form)