Service-learning project plan - Citizenship and Service-Learning

Name (first, last)*

Office phone number*

College name*

Academic department name*

Course name and code*Example: BMS 300

Enter the course start semester*Example: Fall, Spring, Summer, Intersession

Select your course type (new or renewal)*

I want to teach a course/course section with integrated service-learning

I want to renew a course I am already teaching with integrated service-learning

Choose if you are starting a new service-learning course or continuing one you already teach

If you have one, describe your service-learning project(s) and your reflection activityDescribe the project to be completed for/with your community partner by the end of the semester. What is the deliverable/experience/service-learning, etc.?

Select the service-learning student learning outcome(s) that best fit your course objectives:

Service-learning student learning outcome(s)*

Critical Thinking: (identify problems/issues in the community; understand the root cause of the problem/issue; generate alternative solutions)

Communication: (demonstrate the effective use of oral, written and listening communication skills)

Career and Teamwork: (demonstrate strong leadership skills; be able to work well in teams and with others; obtain the skills to work in a career, recognize that what they do their job or work might have implications beyond the local community)

Civic Responsibility: (understand the importance of contributing to community; be concerned about local community issues and problems; identify ways in which they could improve neighborhoods in the future; believe they can have a positive impact on local social problems)

Public Affairs Mission: (recognize the importance of contributing knowledge and experiences to community; recognize the importance of scientific principles in the generation of sound public policy; recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures; articulate value systems, act ethically within the context of a democratic society, and demonstrate engaged and principled leadership)

Sustainability: (understand how their work is connected to sustainable efforts (socially, economically and environmentally))

Academic Development and Educational Success: (identify they learn better when courses include service-learning experiences; understand the connection between their academic learning at this university and real-life experiences; be committed to finishing their educational goals (either completing a degree or taking all of the classes that they had planned on taking when they first enrolled at this university))

Technology: (understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals)

Select the service-learning student learning outcome(s) that best fit your course objectives

Community partner plan

I have community partner(s) planned

I would like help selecting community partner(s)

Tell us if you have community partners in mind or if you need help selecting them.

If applicable, list instructor and community partner rolesHow will the instructor and community partners support the student learning outcomes in the course/project.

If applicable, list the community partner(s) and contact name that you want to participate with the courseExample: Springfield Community Gardens, The Fairbanks, etc.

Course syllabus agreement

I agree to add the statement to my syllabus

See the statement below and agree to include in your syllabus

ISL Syllabus Agreement: This is an Integrated Service-Learning course. Students will apply classroom content in real-world settings in collaboration with a community partner. Meaningful community experiences integrated with instruction and reflection enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

Service-learning course/project agreement*

I agree to this project plan to implement service-learning in my course

I have further questions about service-learning and the project agreement first

If offered, would you value or participate in the following?

Small group workshops on teaching service-learning

Video lessons about service-learning

A digital newsletter about the latest happenings in service-learning at Missouri State

Podcast about service-learning at Missouri State

Other (write below)

Other resources requestType what resources you wish to see the service-learning team at Missouri State offer