Civic and Service Education Program C A S

Civic and Service Education Program C. A. S. E Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu Presented by Lee Morgan Director

PURPOSE of Civic and Service Education Program C. A. S. E. n n n n Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu What? Why? When? Where? (How does it work? ) Who? How do I get started? Q & A

What is the C. A. S. E Program n C – Civic n A – and n S – Service n E – Education Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu CASE will be a student's link to volunteer and internships throughout the triad area. Whether looking for flexible community service or "real world" experience to compliment academic learning, CASE is the link between the student and local organizations.

What is the C. A. S. E. Program Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n C. A. S. E. recognizes students' changing needs as they grow and learn through their years of matriculation. n C. A. S. E. teaches: l the knowledge, l Skills, l Values to be a fully participatory citizen in a diverse, globally engaged America.

What is the C. A. S. E. Program Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n It is a type of Service. l Indirect n Highway Clean-up n Can drives n Clothes drive l Direct n Tutoring individuals n Soup kitchen l Advocacy n Program on defense n Voting registration program

What is Service Learning? n Service-learning is a teaching method that engages students in solving problems within their schools and communities as part of their academic studies or other type of intentional learning activity. n Service-learning helps students master important curriculum content by supporting their making meaningful connections between what they are studying and its many applications. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n Service-learning also helps students develop a range of service skills, from acts of kindness and caring, to community stewardship, to civic action.

Service Learning is NOT? n An episodic volunteer program n An add-on to an existing school or college curriculum n Logging a set number of community service hours in order to graduate n Compensatory service assigned as a form of punishment by the courts or by school administrators Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n Only for high school or college students n One-sided: benefiting only students or only the community

Why Civic and Service Learning? C. A. S. E n Promotes learning through active participation in service experiences n Provides structured time for students to reflect by thinking, discussing and/or writing about their service experience n Provides an opportunity for students to use skills and knowledge in real-life situations n Extends learning beyond the classroom and into the community Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n Fosters a sense of caring for others

When? n Fall 2006 l Centralize a source of service hours l Continue to partner with non-profit organizations n Spring 2007 l Implement a non-profit organizations/service learning fair l Implement co-curriculum transcripts Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu

Where? n NC A&T State University n Schools/Colleges n UNST Course n Cluster Themes Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n Triad Community

Who? n Incoming Freshman n Continuing students n Faculty and Staff n Non-Profit organizations Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n Triad Community

How Do I Get Started? n Complete C. A. S. E. Student Information Application. n Complete a Liability and Waiver Form. n Locate an Agency/Outside Organization to do service. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu n Complete Service Log Sheet.

C. A. S. E. Community Partners The Volunteer Center of Greensboro 1500 Yanceyville Street Greensboro, NC 27405 Adult Center for Enrichment PO Box 13048 Greensboro, NC 27415 American Red Cross 1501 Yanceyville Street Greensboro, NC 27405 Senior Resources of Guilford 301 F. Washington Street Greensboro, NC 27420 Women’s Outreach Mission Empowerment Network Inc. 3812 Herbin Street Greensboro, NC 27407 Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu Junior Achievement of Central NC, Inc. 3220 Northline Avenue Greensboro, NC 27408 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Greensboro 211 S. Edgeworth Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas 1031 Summit Avenue, Suite 1 -E 2 Greensboro, NC 27405 Black Child Development 1200 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Hayes-Taylor YMCA 1101 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27406 Erwin Montessori Elementary School 3012 E. Bessemer Avenue Greensboro, NC 27405 Greensboro Children’s Museum 220 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC 27401 For A Further Listing of Community Partners, Contact the Civic and Service Education Office.

Questions and Answers Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336. 334. 7792 case@ncat. edu