Civic and Service Education Program C.A.S.E Presented by Lee Morgan Director Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

PURPOSE of Civic and Service Education Program C.A.S.E. What? Why? When? Where? (How does it work?) Who? How do I get started? Q & A Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

What is the C.A.S.E Program C – Civic A – and S – Service E – Education 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. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

What is the C.A.S.E. Program C.A.S.E. recognizes students' changing needs as they grow and learn through their years of matriculation. C.A.S.E. teaches: the knowledge, Skills, Values to be a fully participatory citizen in a diverse, globally engaged America. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

What is the C.A.S.E. Program It is a type of Service. Indirect Highway Clean-up Can drives Clothes drive Direct Tutoring individuals Soup kitchen Advocacy Program on defense Voting registration program Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

What is Service Learning? 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. Service-learning helps students master important curriculum content by supporting their making meaningful connections between what they are studying and its many applications. Service-learning also helps students develop a range of service skills, from acts of kindness and caring, to community stewardship, to civic action. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

Service Learning is NOT? An episodic volunteer program An add-on to an existing school or college curriculum Logging a set number of community service hours in order to graduate Compensatory service assigned as a form of punishment by the courts or by school administrators Only for high school or college students One-sided: benefiting only students or only the community Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

Why Civic and Service Learning? C.A.S.E Promotes learning through active participation in service experiences Provides structured time for students to reflect by thinking, discussing and/or writing about their service experience Provides an opportunity for students to use skills and knowledge in real-life situations Extends learning beyond the classroom and into the community Fosters a sense of caring for others Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

When? Fall 2006 Centralize a source of service hours Continue to partner with non-profit organizations Spring 2007 Implement a non-profit organizations/service learning fair Implement co-curriculum transcripts Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

Where? NC A&T State University Schools/Colleges UNST Course Cluster Themes Triad Community Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

Who? Incoming Freshman Continuing students Faculty and Staff Non-Profit organizations Triad Community Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

How Do I Get Started? Complete C.A.S.E. Student Information Application. Complete a Liability and Waiver Form. Locate an Agency/Outside Organization to do service. Complete Service Log Sheet. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

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 Senior Resources of Guilford 301 F. Washington Street Greensboro, NC 27420 Women’s Outreach Mission Empowerment Network Inc. 3812 Herbin Street Greensboro, NC 27407 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-E2 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 Children’s Museum 220 N. Church Street For A Further Listing of Community Partners, Contact the Civic and Service Education Office. Murphy Hall, Suite 104 336.334.7792 case@ncat.edu

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