Service-Learning Courses
What to Expect

Expectations of Community Partners

• Orient students to the agency’s mission and goals
• Complete service-learning agreement with student volunteer(s)
• Be accessible and available to service-learning students
• Provide training, supervision, feedback and resources for the students to succeed
• Monitor student progress and completion of required service hours
• Complete and submit evaluations at the end of the semester

Expectations of Student Volunteers

• Make initial contact with your Supervisor and set up an orientation meeting
• Discuss with the Site Supervisor the goals of your course and your personal objectives
• Complete service-learning agreement
• Commit to a regular schedule of 3-5 hours per week for the duration of the 10 weeks
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times
• Respect agency confidentiality, rules and expectations

APPLES Support

• Select, coordinate and facilitate community placements
• Conduct site calls and visits to community placements
• Consult on troubleshooting issues
• Communicate with faculty and agencies regarding placement challenges or successes

Spring Timeline
November:	Complete service-learning volunteer request.
January:	Attend Core Connections Breakfast.
February:	Complete Service-Learning Agreement with student following placement selection. Complete site visit with APPLES staff.
April:	Complete Evaluation(s) and return to instructor.