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• Upcoming Trainings & Events
• Current & Upcoming Service-Learning Courses
• Recent Headlines
• Samples and Examples
• Stories of Engagement
• SPECIAL EVENT: Engaged Scholarship & Faculty Rewards

To-do list

• Designate your Summer or Fall S-L Course
• Apply for a Service-Learning Grant
• Apply to be a Faculty Fellow

Community Engagement Resources

The Office of Community-University Partnerships for Service-Learning is located in Billings, room 409. We are happy to offer personal assistance, consultation on curriculum development, links to resources, etc. Call us at 802-656-0095 or e-mail us at partnerships@uvm.edu to set up a time to talk with us.

To download service-learning tools and examples, visit Resources for Service-Learning Faculty

Online Resources:

CUPS Guides:

• Faculty Guide to Service-Learning (pdf)
• Faculty Guide to International Service-Learning (.pdf)
• Community Partner Guide to Service-Learning
• Service-Learning in the Disciplines (examples)
• Service-Learning Reflection Manual Created by UVM Professor, Chris Koliba, PhD
• For Community Partners: Tips for Partnering with UVM

Funding Opportunities:

• CUPS Financial Support Programs
• Local and federal funding links for communities
• The Fund for International Service-Learning offers a scholarship in the amount of $500 for a student participating in a service-learning-based study abroad program

Logistical Support:

• Liability, Legality, FAQ
• Transportation Information

Recommended Internal Links (other UVM Offices and Programs):

• Community Partner Link (website directory of community engagement offices at UVM)
• Career Services (Internships, jobs, service-learning internships)
• Community Service Programs (Campus Community Service Programs/Student Life)
• Volunteers in Action (Student Volunteer Programs)
• Student and Community Relations (web site coming soon; relations with neighbors)
• Office of Federal, State, and Community Relations (govt. relations)
• Office of International Education (Study Abroad w/service-learning!)
• Center for Teaching and Learning (Faculty training and development)
• Center for an Agricultural Economy Partnership
• Center for Rural Studies
• UVM Writing Center

Recommended External Links:

• National Campus Compact:  A national coalition of university presidents committed to the civic purposes of higher education.  Their site contains information on Service-Learning partnerships & pedagogy, civic engagement, legislation and policy, faculty rewards, publications, jobs, and more.  View the resources portion of their website for an extensive list of online Service-Learning resources.
• Vermont Campus Compact:  UVM is a member of the Vermont division of the National Campus Compact.  Visit their site for local programs, events, and training opportunities.
• Colorado Service-Learning Website: Developed as a virtual guide to, and library of, Service-Learning.  Contains syllabi and resources.
• Service Learning in the Disciplines
• National Service-Learning Clearinghouse: This website provides access to resources, research, and best practices in service-learning. Their library is a great place to start for finding articles and books on service-learning related topics.Faculty Guide to Service Learning on the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (large pdf document)
• Skill Sheets: A web resource to support student personal and professional development in the core skill areas of research, self management, reading, listening, writing, presentation and team
  management. Contains activities for student "self assessment" of skill level within each area. Contact CUPS or visit the CUPS office resource library to check out a copy of the 'Skill Sheets' student reference book.

Recommended Readings:

• Campus Compact's List of "Essential Service-Learning Resources"
• CUPS Section at the UVM Library Reserves Page (type in CUPS as department in search)
• CUPS Library Resources
• The UVM Library: many Service-Learning References are available. Check library.uvm.edu for specific titles

• "Voices of our Partners:" Report from 2009 Survey

Last modified August 28 2009 11:13 AM