Applied and Service Learning Program

Community Partner Tour

 

After your organization has connected with an SMC instructor and has decided both the organizational goals and course learning objectives align, an in-person optional tour of the organization with the SMC instructor is recommended.  In some cases, an SMC instructor may not be available to visit in person and may request a phone conference or the Applied and Service Learning Coordinator may fill in for the instructor.

Topics to cover during the Community Partner Tour include:

Overview of the Organization

  • Mission, Values, Goals, etc.
  • Community Needs
  • Client Base
  • Programs and Services
  • Tour of the facilities with Brief Introductions of Staff

Overview of the SMC Course

  • Learning Plan/Learning Objectives
  • Applied and Service Learning Student Hour Requirement
  • Reflection Component

Applied and Service Learning Placement

  • Student and Community Partner Expectations
  • Applied and Service Learning Project
  • Skills/Knowledge/Resources Needed by the Student
  • Supervisor Contact Information
  • Safety and Emergency Procedures
  • Orientation, Training, and Supervision
  • Student Work Space Area/Materials
  • Arrangement of student hours (scheduled as a group to serve together or arranged per individual student)
  • Check-In and Check-Out Procedures for Tracking Hours