By: Logan Lamb
a “course-based, credit-bearing educational
experience in which students participate in an
organized service activity that meets
identified community needs and reflect on
the service activity in such a way as to gain
further understanding of course content, a
broader appreciation of the discipline, and an
enhanced sense of civic responsibility”
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(Bringle & Hatcher, 1995).
-Enriches student learning of course material and "brings
books to life and life to books".
-Engages students in active learning that demonstrates the
relevance and importance of academic work for their life
experience and career choices.
-Increases awareness of current societal issues as they relate
to academic areas of interest.
-Broadens perspectives of diversity issues and enhances
critical thinking skills.
-Improves interpersonal skills that are increasingly viewed as
important skills in achieving success in professional and
personal spheres.
-Develops civic responsibility through active community
involvement.
Service Learning, Leeward Community College
Diva Day was an event put on by the
Thomasville Times-Enterprise, which
is the local newspaper. The event was
based to raise money for the paper, but
my grandmothers booth was set to
raise money for Children’s Miracle
Network (All proceeds went to CMN).
I have a few pictures from the event
showing me running the booth and a
couple of pictures showing off the
whole event.
We were selling BBQ plates and selling raffle tickets for
Mother’s Day and Father’s day packages.
We were also selling raffle tickets and regular tickets for
the Suwannee River Jam.
Archbold Hospital was at the event doing free blood
pressure checks and finger pricks to check for diabetes.
These are the Chrome Divas, who are a group of women
who ride motorcycles. They participate in many events to
raise money for different organizations.
This is a picture of one of the conference rooms when
everything was set up, organized, and not so chaotic.
And….this is a picture of the same conference room after
everyone started showing up. This is nothing compared
to the madness that actually ensued.