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
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Mission, Values, Goals, etc.
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Community Needs
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Client Base
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Programs and Services
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Tour of the facilities with Brief Introductions of Staff
Overview of the SMC Course
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Learning Plan/Learning Objectives
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Applied and Service Learning Student Hour Requirement
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Reflection Component
Applied and Service Learning Placement
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Student and Community Partner Expectations
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Applied and Service Learning Project
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Skills/Knowledge/Resources Needed by the Student
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Supervisor Contact Information
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Safety and Emergency Procedures
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Orientation, Training, and Supervision
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Student Work Space Area/Materials
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Arrangement of student hours (scheduled as a group to serve together or arranged per individual student)
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Check-In and Check-Out Procedures for Tracking Hours