Center for Service Learning The University of Kansas
PROGRAMS INITIATIVES OPPORTUNITIES Spring 2021
KU Center for Service Learning
1450 Jayhawk Blvd | Strong Hall, Room 150 csl.ku.edu | csl@ku.edu | 785-864-0960
Table of Contents About Us
Our Mission.................................................................................................................................1 Our Staff........................................................................................................................................2 Contact Information..............................................................................................................3 Spring Operating Hours......................................................................................................4 What is Service Learning?................................................................................................5
Programs + Initiatives
Pathways to Service.............................................................................................................6 Certificate in Service Learning.......................................................................................7 UNIV 492.....................................................................................................................................8 Service + Leadership Opportunities...................................................................9-10 Community Service Advocates....................................................................................11
Events
Spring Events Calendar....................................................................................................12
Resources
Service + Volunteer Opportunities.............................................................................13 Strategies for Social Change.........................................................................................14
KU Center for Service Learning
1450 Jayhawk Blvd | Strong Hall, Room 150 csl.ku.edu | csl@ku.edu | 785-864-0960
About Us: Our Mission Through community and campus partnerships, the Center for Service Learning advances service-learning, community-engaged scholarship, and civic engagement that fosters a commitment to participation for a diverse, just, and global society. The CSL offers services and support to students, faculty, departments, community engagement professionals, and community partners to advance the interests and commitment of the university in promoting public service, community and civic engagement. We envision an interconnected community in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners mutually benefit by collectively addressing societal issues. The Center for Service Learning, as stated in our mission, is committed to participation in creating a diverse, just, and global society. Allyship and cultural competence are important aspects of effective and inclusive engagement with and in our communities. It is important to collaboratively work towards assuring conditions that support equity, particularly for communities and groups who may have a history and increased likelihood of experiencing marginalization. For more information on allyship and cultural competence, click here. The CSL acknowledges that the University of Kansas resides on the ancestral territory of several tribal nations, including the Kaw, Osage, and Shawnee peoples. Specifically, the University occupies land taken from these nations. In addition, we recognize, advocate, and support the sovereignty of the four-federally recognized tribes of Kansas, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska and the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.
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About Us: Our Staff Jomella WatsonThompson, Ph.D.
Will Chaney
Emily Eddins Rountree, Ph.D.
Valerie Thompson
Director, Associate Professor of Applied Behavioral Science
Associate Director, Faculty and Community Partner Development
Graduate Assistant, Student Engagement
Graduate Assistant, Technical Support and Data Gathering
Kate Kemper, M.S.Ed. Assistant Director, Student Engagement
Learn more about each member of our team by visiting csl.ku.edu/about/staff.
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About Us: Contact Information We want to make sure we are as accessible to you as possible throughout this semester of limited in-person contact and on-campus activity. Our team responds well to email (csl@ku.edu), phone calls (785-864-0960), and interaction with all of our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn). For regular information about upcoming events, opportunities, and deadlines, we highly recommend signing up for the CSL Student eNewsletter, which is sent out on a monthly basis. Be sure to check our website, csl.ku.edu, for up-to-date information about service learning courses, awards, Certificate deadlines, and much more! New: We have a chat function on our website- visit csl.ku.edu and use the chat box in the top right-hand corner or each webpage to ask quick questions about our services.
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About Us: Spring Operating Hours Our staff have been working remotely since March 2020 and will likely continue to do so for the foreseable future. The CSL’s office hours will remain the same, with staff available through virtual channels indicated on the previous page from 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, with extended hours to 6pm on Wednesdays. All meetings with CSL staff members can be conducted virtually. If you would like to schedule a time to meet with a member of our team, please email csl@ku.edu with a brief description of what you’d like to discuss as well as your availability. If you just have a quick question, not need to make an appointment- just connect with us via email, phone, our chat function, or social media!
Any changes to this plan will be noted on our website, as well as through our various social media and communication channels.
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About Us: What is Service Learning? “Service Learning” is the combination of course content and creating an experience for students to address a community identified need into one academic experience. These aspects of the course are tied together with reflection. Service Learning Courses integrate service learning directly into your academic coursework, allowing you to apply what you learn in a real-world setting. Studies show that “learning by doing” is one of the most effective ways to truly learn and retain material taught in a class. Try out a service learning course and experience it for yourself! Some examples of service learning courses at KU are: ABSC 150/151: Community Leadership COMS 342: Problem Solving in Teams and Groups C&T 235: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in K-12 Education MEMT 150: Introduction to Music Therapy UNIV 492: Special Projects in the Community
Visit csl.ku.edu/eligible-courses-1 to learn more about the service learning courses offered at KU!
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Programs + Initiatives: Pathways to Service The Pathways to Service describe the variety of ways people can use their knowledge, skills, and talents to improve their communities. Many of these pathways overlap, allowing you diverse experiences to help you determine which pathways are the best fit for you.
For more information about the Pathways to Service, visit csl.ku.edu/pathways-service. 6
Programs + Initiatives: Certificate in Service Learning The Certificate in Service Learning (CSL) recognizes your experiences in utilizing your classroom skills to meet communityidentified needs. Earning the certificate involves taking classes, engaging in volunteer work, and reflecting on your service learning experiences. Steps to Earn the Certificate 1. Register for the certificate through the myKU Portal. Log in and select the “Undergraduate Certificates” link under the “Academics” tab. 2. Complete Service 101, our online service orientation module. Resources to help you complete this component are available on the CSL website. After reviewing the online resources, you will need to respond to some reflection questions, which will be available on your service learning certificate record in myKU Portal. 3. Take 1 Service Learning Course + 1 Social Awareness Course. Eligible courses for each are located on the CSL website. 4. Complete 60 hours of service. Service hours from your service learning class count toward this requirement. Additional hours may be completed through a variety of activities, such as participating in an Alternative Break or volunteering with a CCO program. 5. Complete Certificate Reflection and submit it in the MyKU Portal. 6. Apply for Graduation from the certificate program in Enroll and Pay.
For more information about the Certificate, visit csl.ku.edu/steps-certificate. If you have individual questions, reach out to our Certificate Coordinator at serve@ku.edu.
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Programs + Initiatives: UNIV 492- Special Projects in the Community UNIV 492 Local is a 2-credit hour, online course that requires 40 hours of service work and fulfills Core Goal 5.2. Service hours must be done in the local U.S. community where the student resides or attends KU. Course content of UNIV 492 Local deepens students’ understanding of service work by introducing knowledge and skills needed to carry out effective and ethical volunteer efforts. Students are asked to critically examine the benefits and potential harm of service, consider social constructs of power and privilege, become familiar with the nonprofit sector, research systemic causes for specific social issues, define how they can act as an ally, and critically reflect on self and society.
For more information about UNIV 492, please reach out to the CSL at csl@ku.edu.
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Programs + Initiatives: Service + Leadership Opportunities Alternative Breaks: Provides immersive volunteer
experiences that educate students and foster a lifelong commitment to service. Learn more at kuab.org Direct Contact: Isaac Leff and Madeleine Mueller, Co-Directors, kualbreaks@gmail.com
The Big Event: Connects the KU campus with the Lawrence
community to provide a helping hand to Lawrence residents by completing projects in their neighborhoods. Learn more at thebigeventku.com Direct Contact: Jacob Hammil, Executive Director, bigeventku.director@gmail.com
Center for Community Outreach: Provides meaningful
service opportunities for students, address various needs through collaborative partnerships, and empower our community through education and advocacy. Learn more at cco.ku.edu Direct Contact: Aroog Khaliq and Amanda Nguyen, Executive and Managing Directors, cco@ku.edu
HEAL KU: Builds sustainable relationships with local
organizations and advocating for ethical service in order to develop more conscientious community members. Direct Contact: Kavya Nataraj and Amu Nuney, Co-Presidents, jayhawks.heal@gmail.com Follow Along at facebook.com/jayhawks.heal
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Programs + Initiatives: Service + Leadership Opportunities LEAD UP: Prepares underrepresented youth to thrive in high
school and college through positive leadership opportunities and college readiness supports that enhances their skills, resources, and social networks. Learn more at tinyurl.com/KULEADUP Direct Contact: Tamara-Doubra Anorouse-Thomas, President, leadup@ku.edu
Nonprofit Service Club: Encourages exploration in
nonprofiit careers and provide opportunities for professional development in preparation for those careers. Direct Contact: Emily Hull, President, ku.nonprofitserviceclub@gmail.com Follow Along at instagram.com/ku.nonprofitserviceclub
Student United Way: Bridges the gap between campus and
community so we can all grow healthier, dream bigger, and accomplish more good. Direct Contact: Lorre’Al Triplett, President, kustudentunitedway@gmail.com Follow Along at instagram.com/studentunitedwayku
Rotaract KU: A club for young people ages 18 to 30 who are
dedicated to finding innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges while developing leadership skills and making friends from around the world. Learn more at kansasrotaract.weebly.com Direct Contact: Isaac Leff, President, kansasrotaract@gmail.com
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Programs + Initiatives: Community Service Advocates The Community Service Advocates group is an opportunity for leaders of various KU student service organizations to come together and network, build partnerships, and learn from one another on a regular basis. As a Community Service Advocate, you will serve as a liasion between your student service organization and the Center for Service Learning. By increasing communication of one another’s mission and programs, we can build a stronger community of service at KU!
If you are interested in becoming a Community Service Advocate, contact the CSL at csl@ku.edu.
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Events: Spring 2021 Calendar February 2nd: Educate + Act: Engaging Beyond Elections, 12pm 4th: Winter Welcome- Exploring Service + Civic Engagement at KU, 12:30pm 15th: Community Service Advocates Meeting, 6:30pm
March 3rd: Educate + Act: Enhancing Civic Engagement Through the Participation of International Students and Scholars, 12pm 4th-6th: Impact National Conference 15th: Community Service Advocates Meeting, 6:30pm
April 12th: Community Service Advocates Meeting, 6:30pm 13th: Education + Act- Climate Policy in Action, 12pm 22nd: Service Showcase + Celebration, 3:30pm
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Resources: Service + Volunteer Opportunities There are three helpful sites for KU students to use to find volunteer opportunities and service projects: volunteer.ku.edu is a volunteer management portal managed by the Center for Community Outreach (CCO). Each of the CCO’s 12 unique issue-based programs post opportunities on this site, as does the Center for Service Learning and CCO executive staff. There are currently in-person and virtual/remote opportunities posted here. volunteerdouglascounty.com is a volunteer management portal managed by the United Way of Douglas County. Nonprofit and community service organizations post opportunities on this site. There are currently in-person and virtual/remote opportunities posted here. hirejayhawks.ku.edu is a job/internship management site managed by the University Career Center. Long-term service, community-engaged research, and nonprofit internships can be found on this site.
Still not finding something that fits your interests, passions, and schedule? Email us at csl@ku.edu so we can help find something that works for you!
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Resources: Strategies for Social Change The Social Change Wheel is a helpful tool to use when thinking about the many ways you can work toward bringing about social change. Visit mncampuscompact.org/resource-posts/social-changewheel-2-0-toolkit/ to learn more about the Social Change Wheel!
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KU Center for Service Learning
1450 Jayhawk Blvd | Strong Hall, Room 150 csl.ku.edu | csl@ku.edu | 785-864-0960