Community Service-Learning
0110 Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life
301-314-2273
www.csl.umd.edu
Community Service-Learning (CSL) promotes service-learning, as an
integral aspect of education and fosters university engagement within the
larger community. The CSL website contains information and resources such as an
interactive database of 800+ community agencies, handouts, and step-by-step
guidance for getting involved in service. CSL offers on-site personal
assistance, a weekly listserv of service opportunities, and presentations
across campus. CSL educational materials also include resources about social
issues, leadership, curriculum development, and strategies for facilitating
reflection.
Resources For Students
Supports students
engaged in service through Alternative Break programs, Community Involvement Interns, and TERPcorps, a student service programming body. CSL participates in campus-wide resource
fairs, coordinates volunteer recognition events and programs, and offers a
consultation and presentations to any student group or organization.
Resources For Faculty
CSL promotes service-learning
within academic courses across disciplines and within the living and learning
communities. To that end we offer faculty workshops, individual consultation,
sample syllabi, a lending library, and an on-line faculty handbook for service-learning. Programs for faculty include the service-learning undergraduate teaching assistant program,
annual instructional improvement grants, and an ongoing assessment program.
America Reads*America Counts
In collaboration with the Prince George's County Public School system and UM's office of financial aid, America Reads*America Counts provides high quality mentoring in local schools that enriches learning opportunities for both college and elementary school students. Approximately 200 Maryland federal work-study, volunteer, and intern students serve as reading and math mentors and work with families on literacy in 18 Prince George's County elementary schools.
Resources For the Community
Community agencies recruit
students, faculty and staff by attending the annual involvement fair,
participating outreach tables in the student union, and posting information on
our interactive database and weekly listserv. CSL sponsors agency orientation
programs and offers individual consultation to assist agencies with more
targeted recruiting.
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