These syllabi were then presented to the faculty participants. This cross-fertilization of ideas and approaches resulted in another round of syllabi revision. We also had our service-learning coordinating plan in place. The plan is outlined below. Faculty distribute course syllabi on the first day of class, emphasize the service-learning option, and encourage students to pick up an application and review the handbook.
Students identify an appropriate agency and consult with a faculty member.
Students may select an agency not in the handbook or create their own service projects with faculty supervision. Students contact site supervisor, discuss course learning objectives, orientation and training, and sign a contract detailing responsibilities of student and site supervisor. Faculty member forwards completed applications to service-learning coordinators. Students serve a minimum of twenty hours, usually two hours per week for ten weeks. Faculty member and student interact to create a reflective journal connecting service to course concepts and theories.