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Student Poll Workers - Over 1,000 STLCC students sign up to work election day as poll workers, helping Missourians adjust to the new voting technology.
ESL students check date codes on food donations at Operation Food Search, and then box them. Twelve students put together 70 boxes of food to be distributed the next day.
Meramec’s Math Club takes on a day-long Habitat for Humanity Build.
Service Learning
Service Learning connects students' work in the classroom with needs in the community, either through hands on class projects, interdisciplinary collaboration for campuswide events or the extension of one student's course material to fulfill a community need.
Each year over 1,900 STLCC students take part in some form of Service Learning, serving over 10,000 hours with 40 community partners (See STLCC Community Partners Catalog).
STLCC Definition of service learning
Service Learning is a teaching method which combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Service Learning programs engage students in experiential learning that addresses local needs, while developing their academic skills, civic responsibility, and commitment to the community. --ASL/CE Advisory Committee 2/9/09
Service Learning Is a Stepping Stone to Civic Engagement
When students participate in a Service Learning project, they often observe major communitywide issues firsthand. While reflecting on their project, they are frequently encouraged to participate at the next level by becoming civically engaged. For example, they may:
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Voice concerns to public officials via emails or letters.
(See the Civic Engagement Web Sites for information on contacting local, state, and national representatives)
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Inform their family and friends about public issues and encourage them to take action
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Remain attentive to public problems through the media
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Realize the power of the ballot box.
(See Project Vote Smart for information on ballots, candidates and elected officials)
The ultimate goal of service and civic engagement is for students to understand the importance of being lifelong, active citizens in their community.
News and notes
Meramec Service Learning Calendar of Events for 2009-2010
Results of the Summer 2009 Kirk for Care and Circle of Concern:
Meramec students, staff and faculty generously donated to Kirk Care, Inc. and Circle of Concern food pantries over the summer months. Both organizations were very appreciative of the items received. Here is the breakdown of donated items:
Food items: 3,546
Personal Care Products: 81
Children's activity items: 35
School supplies: 179
Check: $50
FEBRUARY 2009 - Meramec campus named to 2008 President's Higher Education Service Honor Roll
