Randolph Hollingsworth's List: Volunteerism

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This is a graded internship that allows you to integrate your own coursework with a hands-on service learning experience.

The central objective of this course is to provide students with community experiences and reflection opportunities that
examine community needs, the importance of civic engagement, and the effects of social injustice, particularly those that
affect ethnic minorities and marginalized populations, in our contemporary American society. Through 100 hours of
dedicated service at a pre-approved site (including Title I K-12 schools, youth programs, health services, social services,
environmental programs, government agencies, etc.) students directly serve a population in need or provide supporting
activities that contribute to the greater good of our community. Classroom seminar activities provide a forum for critical
thinking and analysis for a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, citizenship, and how to contribute to positive social
change in our community. The course also provides „real-world‟ experiences that exercise advanced academic skills and
knowledge applicable to each student‟s program of study and career goals. Practicum. Prerequisite with a grade of “C”
or higher: 45 hours earned and ENG 102.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will refine essential skills associated with their baccalaureate studies to actively serve the local community. While
completing this in-depth study of cultural diversity, citizenship and social justice issues facing our community, students will
gain an understanding of the value of Social Embeddedness and the importance of incorporating civic engagement into
their future career goals, as they strive to become productive citizens in our workforce. Students will research and analyze
social justice issues affecting ethnic minorities and marginalized population and their implications for inequalities in
education, health care, immigration, socioeconomic status, discrimination, the environment, labor rights, and other
community issues. Students will also develop professional skills designed to lead to post baccalaureate employment.
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Service hours – 100 hours of community outreach (spread throughout the semester in which you are enrolled in the
course) serving a population in need with a pre-approved site partner (Title I school, nonprofit or community
organization, or government entity). You must arrange your internship site placement, submit the online Internship
Selection Form, and begin your service hours no later than the end of the 2rd week of the semester
 Weekly Seminar – Students are expected to attend class every week
 Online USL Account – Create a USL online student account, prior to or immediately after the first day of class. This
system is used to submit timecards & the Internship Selection Form which details service and goals
 Timecards – Report service hours after each service shift including records of your activities during that time
 Service Learning Reflection Assignments –Assignments related to class readings, seminars and service
 Research Paper – 3-Part (proposal, annotated bibliography and final draft)
 Poster Session & Reflection Presentation – Midterm poster session & end of the semester presentation

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This is a graded internship that allows you to integrate your own coursework with a hands-on service learning experience.
The central objective of this course is to provide students with community experiences and reflection opportunities that
examine community needs, the importance of civic engagement, and social justice issues affecting ethnic minorities and
marginalized populations in contemporary American society. Students dedicate 70 hours at a pre-approved site
(including Title I K-12 schools, youth programs, health services, social services, environmental programs, government
agencies, etc.) directly serving a population in need or supporting activities that contribute to the greater good of our
community. A weekly seminar, course readings, discussions, and reflection assignments facilitate critical thinking and a
deeper understanding of cultural diversity, citizenship, and how to contribute to positive social change in our community.
The course is also designed to provide “real-world” experiences that exercise academic skills and knowledge applicable to
each student‟s program of study and career exploration.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will be introduced to essential skills associated with their baccalaureate studies to actively serve the local
community. While completing this in-depth study of cultural diversity, citizenship and social justice issues facing our
community, students will gain an understanding of the value of Social Embeddedness and the importance of incorporating
civic engagement into their collegiate careers, as they strive to become civically engaged students. Students will be
introduced to inequalities, discrimination, and other community issues facing ethnic minorities and marginalized
populations, as well as the correlation with greater societal issues.
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Service hours – 70 hours of community outreach (spread throughout the semester in which you are enrolled in
the course) serving a population in need with a pre-approved site partner (Title I school, nonprofit or community
organization, or government entity). You must arrange your internship site placement, submit the online Internship
Selection Form, and begin your service hours no later than the end of the 2rd week of the semester
 Weekly Seminar – Students are expected to attend class every week
 Online USL Account – Create a USL online student account, prior to or immediately after the first day of class.
This system is used to submit timecards & the Internship Selection Form which details service and goals
 Timecards – Report service hours after each service shift including records of your activities during that time
 Service Learning Reflection Assignments – Assignments related to class readings, seminars and service
 Poster Session & Reflection Presentation – Midterm poster session & end of the semester presentation