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POL SC 94 Section #1625

Applied and Service Learning Summer 2020

 

POL SCI 94 Section #1625 Student Checklist

Students enrolled in POL SC 94 - Section #1625 are required to participate in the Applied and Service Learning Program. Please refer to your course syllabus and/or speak to Professor Christina Gabler to learn how completing the minimum 30 hours of service is factored into your course grade.

  1. Select and view the Applied and Service Learning Orientation Video. Caption notes are available while viewing the video.  You can also download the POL SC 94 - Applied and Service Learning Orientation Video Transcript Notes. 
  2. Complete the Applied and Service Learning Orientation - Completion Quiz. This short quiz allow the program to know that you have viewed the Applied and Service Learning Orientation Video listed above.
  3. Review the Summer 2020 - POL SC 94 Section 1625 - Applied and Service Learning Dates and Deadlines to know when forms are due to the Career Services Center.
  4. Review the student forms needed to participate Printed forms are also available at the Career Services Center.
  5. Review the Summer 2020 - POL SC 94 Section 1625 List of Approved Organizations. This is a password protected file and only those Law Pathway Program students who meet the eligibility requirements to enroll in POL SC 94 as well as have completed the Applied and Service Learning Orientation Video and the Applied and Service Learning Orientation - Completion Quiz will receive the password.
  6. If you are interested in completing the 30 hour minimum requirement at an organization not found on the Summer 2020 - POL SC 94 Section 1625 List of Approved Organizations. (see information under #5 in order to access this file), make sure to submit the Alternative Placement Form to the Career Services Center by June 24, 2020. To learn which types of organizations qualify, please review the Applied and Service Learning Orientation Video.
  7. Review what organizations fit your schedule and qualifications. Some organizations may require that you complete more than 30 hours. Do not sign up for an organization/program unless you can meet their additional requirements.
  8. You must complete the minimum of 30 hours by the August 12, 2020 deadline. The minimum number of hours must be spread throughout the 8 weeks. Hours cannot be completed in less than a couple of weeks. The minimum 30 hour requirement can only be completed at one organization.
  9. Contact an approved organization.
  10. Match with an organization and complete the Student Application and Agreement Form.
  11. Submit your Student Application and Agreement Form by the July 2, 2020 deadline. Note your minimum hours do not count until you submit your Student Application and Agreement Form to the Career Services Center but no earlier than the start of the Summer 2020 semester.
  12. Request an add code from the Applied and Service Learning Program. An add code will only be emailed to your SMC student email address after you have submitted your Student Application and Agreement Form.
  13. Attend any orientations/trainings for your assigned organization.
  14. Document your time on your Time Log Form and follow through on your commitment.
  15. Finalize your Applied and Service Learning Experience and submit your Time Log Form and Student Evaluation by the August 12, 2020 deadline.

If you have any questions about the Applied and Service-Learning Program, please contact Joan Kang at kang_joan@smc.edu or stop by the Career Services Center on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building on main campus.

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