Strategies for Institutional Engagement

Strategies for Institutionalizing Engagement Defining Terms Service Learning (a) participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and (b) reflect on the service activity in such a way as top gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and (c) an enhanced sense of civic responsibility. Setting Goals Creating Context Framing Questions Responding to Stakeholders' Needs Student Engagement 1) a level of academic challenge, 2) active and collaborative learning, 3) student-faculty interaction, 4) enriching educational experiences, 5) a supportive campus environment, and 6) student-community interaction. % of students participating Modeling Best Practices University-Community Partnerships What are our core values? Alumni Administrators Parents Recognizing Participants Telling Stories Morrill House: Land-grant Tradition Civic Education "It's such a great experience because you're living with people. You're taking classes and doing service with them. . . You have these great relationship and get to know people." Living-learning Community Students Community Corporate Sponsors News Media http://www.wdbj7.com/news/wdbj7-story-blacksburg-stopping-hunger,0,7983284.story Faculty Assessing Impact reflection ePortfolios Community Voices Sustaining Engagement seasons of service Community Volunteer Hub Partnerships VA ENGAGE