Service Learning Advisory Committee
S Designation Workgroup
October 27, 2015 9:00 - 10:30 AM
SSC 122/124
Meeting AGENDA
Workgroup Members :
Holly Nevarez (HCSV/Academic Senate), Tammi Fleet (Student Senate ECC), Ellie Ertle (OCE), Holly
Ferguson (APSS), Kaitlyn Enticknap (CLIC), Carla Shields (CAVE)
Meeting Outcomes
1.
Agree on and prioritize workgroup goals
2.
Establish next steps in accomplishing desired outcomes
3.
Schedule next workgroup meeting
Discussion Items
1.
Where we are now a.
How many courses are designated (in PeopleSoft, in Catalog) b.
What is current definition/guidelines/process for courses to be designated
2.
Where do we want to be in December? In May 2016? a.
Do definitions/guidelines need to be modified? b.
Does “S” equal service learning or civic engagement?
3.
Review and prioritize workgroup goals and potential outcomes a.
Which workgroup goals will get us to our desired place? b.
Are any missing? c.
Which outcomes are our top priorities?
4.
Accomplishing top priority goals a.
What questions do we need to answer in order to accomplish our top priority? b.
How can we answer those questions? c.
What steps are needed to accomplish our top priority? d.
Who is responsible for those steps?
5.
Summary and Next Steps

Workgroup Goals
Strategic Direction: Students
1.
Evaluate civic engagement activities and impacts by collecting data on student learning, campus culture, community benefits, and systematically using that information to strengthen our practices.
3b. Clearly defining process for “s” designation of courses (courses identified in catalog as service learning or civic engagement courses).
3c.
Promoting and encouraging the use of “s” designation for appropriate courses to be integrated into minor or certificate.
Outcomes:
1.
Guidelines for SL/CE and ‘S’ courses
2.
Process for approving SL/CE and ‘S’ courses
3.
Meet with department chairs and faculty to explain process
Strategic Direction: Faculty & Staff
1b. Providing formal recognition for faculty and staff such as funding, course release, awards, and other incentives to encourage faculty work in this area.
1c. Collaborating with risk management and other stakeholders to establish clear guidelines and campus-wide risk management procedures.
Outcome:
1.
Using identified courses to connect with interested faculty and provide recognition
2.
ensure that guidelines and processes are in line with current policies and procedures
Strategic Direction: Community
1b. Working across campus to establish a method for ongoing connection between campus and community partners (ie. clearinghouse or database)
Outcome:
1.
Identify existing SL/CE courses to enter into S4 and promote ongoing connection
Strategic Direction: Resources
1d. Wisely managing and strategically investing the resources entrusted to the Office of Civic
Engagement for the realization of these goals.
Outcome:
1.
Comprehensive understanding of current CE/SL work in order to recognize/celebrate and support