Learning
Where is the Learning Enrichment Center on campus?
2nd floor Geisler across from library
A single day in the fall where students, faculty, and staff go off campus to serve community partners on one-day projects.
Service-Day
Central College has how many community partnerships with organizations in Des Moines, Newton, Knoxville, Pella, and Oskaloosa.
100+
Career __________ competencies prepare students for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. Competencies include career & self-development, leadership, communication, professionalism, critical thinking, equality & inclusion, and technology.
Readiness
Social ___________ work is motivated by a commitment to justice, fairness and compassion.
Justice
How many courses across academic disciplines include service-learning?
40+
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) _____________ allows students to gain a deeper understanding of how certain organizations and companies impact their community.
volunteering
What is the professional social media app that you can use to connect with community partners, local organizations, and potential employers?
Communication, cultural competence, empathy, passion, and teamwork across differences are all attributes of a ___________ minded professional?
Civic
Cultural ________ pushes one to challenge their own cultural biases, realize they cannot possibly know everything about other cultures, and approach learning about other cultures as a lifelong goal and process.
humility
___________ learning is an instructional model in which students work in pairs or another mentor to master academics and lesson content.
Reciprocal
What are other ways to be involved in community service and civic engagement here on campus?
Green pod hours, youth visits, service-learning modules, service day, and service projects
In 2023, _____ percent of graduating seniors participated in service-learning?
52%
How can you build a relationship with a community partner while completing your service-learning term?
Take initiative (ask questions, seek opportunities you are interested in).
Many organizations are placing a greater emphasis on social justice and belonging in the workplace. Therefore, a student who can demonstrate that they have helped to create structural changes that positively impact vulnerable groups could have an ________ in the job search process.
advantage
Finding a future employer that aligns with one's values and contributes to society in a positive way could be one of the greatest benefits of obtaining a meaningful __________.
career
What should you do if a community partner has not responded to two of your follow up emails?
cc Emma Ware- americorps@central.edu or your CE Student Worker- civic#@central.edu
We will be in contact with you as well as the community partner!
When reaching out to a community partner to set up your schedule for the first visit, how often should you email them if they have not responded to your initial email?
Every 48 hours (best practice, during office hours)
Finding other ways to describe people you work with and/or using a different name than their real one when discussing in class, reflections, and presentations keeps ___________ between you, the organization, and those you are helping serve.
confidentiality
_________ students are the most underrepresented in internships.
First-generation
Who are the three main service-learning contacts that will share information with you regarding placements, track your progress, and assist with questions/concerns.
Natalie Nunnikhoven- sprayn@central.edu
Emma Ware- americorps@central.edu
CE Student Employees- civic#@central.edu
How many total students engaged in service-learning during the 2022-2023 school year?
334
What local nonprofit organization has a program titled "Well Works" where they assist unemployed clients to find jobs as well as other resources to grow their professional development?
The Well
If you were in an uncomfortable position or have issues with your site, who would you speak to about your concerns?
Civic Engagement staff and/or your Professor
___________________ is designed to enhance academic skills, retain and graduate students, and foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of first generation, low-income and students with disabilities.
Student Support Services