Ball State University. Muncie, IN 47306. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action . Thirteen faculty members received Partnerships for Successful Learning grants to integrate service learning into courses offered during the 1998-99 academic year. Stipends were awarded on a campus-wide competitive basis.
Students return to the classroom to reflect on their experience through papers or creative projects.
It helps students gain a better grasp of course material and achieve their learning objectives. Lois Altman, Quantity Food Production, preparing and serving a meal at the Muncie Mission in addition to volunteer work in food service at the homeless shelter. Jayne Beilke, Introduction to Multicultural Education, students paired with Renaissance Kids enrichment program participants at the Muncie Boys and Girls Club. Margo Byerly, Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School, assisting educational programs at the Muncie Children s Museum, Minnetrista Cultural Center and other sites. Jane Cook, Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School, diagnosing levels of understanding of mathematical concepts in Motivate Our Minds participants at the Buley Community Center.