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2011-2012 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 39 The university offers two courses in which you can receive academic credit for your community service-learning experience. COMS 1. Community Service-Learning (1-3 units) Provides a community service-learning experience where students apply their academic knowledge and skills to community-based issues and needs. Expe-riential learning will be enhanced through class discussions and presentations on topics related to community service-learning. CR/NC gradi ng only. COMS 101. Community Service Internship (1-3 units; max total of 6 units can apply toward electives requirements) Provides a community service-learning experience to help students develop personal, professional, and academic knowledge and skills. CR/NC grad i ng only. Note: Students are required to complete a minimum number of service hours with a non-profi t agency of their choice. The required number of service hours is determined by the course and number of COMS units. For more information, contact the Richter Center staff or visit the Web page at www.csufresno.edu/cesl Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning Frank W. Thomas Building, Room 107 559.278.7079 Chris Fiorentino, Director www.csufresno.edu/cesl The Richter Center California State University, Fresno has a rich history of engaging students in service to the community. As part of an overall educational experience, community service learning can have a profound impact on a student’s personal, professional, and academic develop-ment. During the 2009-10 year, the university provided more than 1.16 million hours of service to the com-munity. Mission The Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Ser-vice- Learning is dedicated to improv-ing the education and development of our students and helping create a better community through service and learning. To accomplish this mis-sion, the Richter Center coordinates a variety of community engagement initiatives. Community Engagement Fresno State is committed to being a premiere engaged university. This is refl ected in the many ways our university demonstrates, through mutually benefi cial partnerships, the alignment between the university’s teaching, research, and professional service agenda and the interests of our region. Examples of community engagement activities include, but are not limited to, community service and volunteerism; service-learning; applied research; efforts that engage the campus community in the demo-cratic process; faculty and staff profes-sional service to the community; and projects that address the historical, cultural, and/or informational needs of the community. Service-Learning Service-learning is an educational approach that involves students in meaningful community service directly related to the course’s learn-ing goals. There are more than 150 such courses offered each year at Fresno State. Approved service-learn-ing courses are listed in the catalog and the Class Schedule with an “S” designation. (See page 94.) Additional details can be found at www.csufresno. edu/facultysl. To promote the value of service activities and enhance the subsequent learning experience, the university also offers two community service-learning courses for academic credit. (See box.) Who Should Get Involved in Service? We hope you will! If you enjoy the re-wards of helping someone in need or are concerned with social issues, the Richter Center can fi nd a place for you to share your talents with oth-ers. In return, you will experience real-life situations that can help you be successful in all your endeavors. Who Benefi ts? Everyone! Research has shown that students who are involved in com-munity ser vice activities during their undergradu-ate years signifi-cantly enhance many aspects of their personal, professional, and academic development. Nonprofi t programs and citizens of our community dramatically benefi t from the service work of students. Community service and service-learning provide an opportunity for everyone to gain important benefi ts. “The opportunity to serve the community enriched my life far more than I imagined. I donated my time and in return I gained knowledge, leadership skills, self-esteem, and great memories. Volunteering also helped me relate what I’ve learned in all my classes to the real world—it all ties together and makes sense now. Mitchell Casados, Fresno State Student ” for Community Engagement and Service-Learning
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Title | 2011-12 General Catalog |
Creator | California State University, Fresno |
Format | PDF Document |
Date of publication | 2011-05 |
Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
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Location | Fresno, California |
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Full Text Search | 2011-2012 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 39 The university offers two courses in which you can receive academic credit for your community service-learning experience. COMS 1. Community Service-Learning (1-3 units) Provides a community service-learning experience where students apply their academic knowledge and skills to community-based issues and needs. Expe-riential learning will be enhanced through class discussions and presentations on topics related to community service-learning. CR/NC gradi ng only. COMS 101. Community Service Internship (1-3 units; max total of 6 units can apply toward electives requirements) Provides a community service-learning experience to help students develop personal, professional, and academic knowledge and skills. CR/NC grad i ng only. Note: Students are required to complete a minimum number of service hours with a non-profi t agency of their choice. The required number of service hours is determined by the course and number of COMS units. For more information, contact the Richter Center staff or visit the Web page at www.csufresno.edu/cesl Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning Frank W. Thomas Building, Room 107 559.278.7079 Chris Fiorentino, Director www.csufresno.edu/cesl The Richter Center California State University, Fresno has a rich history of engaging students in service to the community. As part of an overall educational experience, community service learning can have a profound impact on a student’s personal, professional, and academic develop-ment. During the 2009-10 year, the university provided more than 1.16 million hours of service to the com-munity. Mission The Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Ser-vice- Learning is dedicated to improv-ing the education and development of our students and helping create a better community through service and learning. To accomplish this mis-sion, the Richter Center coordinates a variety of community engagement initiatives. Community Engagement Fresno State is committed to being a premiere engaged university. This is refl ected in the many ways our university demonstrates, through mutually benefi cial partnerships, the alignment between the university’s teaching, research, and professional service agenda and the interests of our region. Examples of community engagement activities include, but are not limited to, community service and volunteerism; service-learning; applied research; efforts that engage the campus community in the demo-cratic process; faculty and staff profes-sional service to the community; and projects that address the historical, cultural, and/or informational needs of the community. Service-Learning Service-learning is an educational approach that involves students in meaningful community service directly related to the course’s learn-ing goals. There are more than 150 such courses offered each year at Fresno State. Approved service-learn-ing courses are listed in the catalog and the Class Schedule with an “S” designation. (See page 94.) Additional details can be found at www.csufresno. edu/facultysl. To promote the value of service activities and enhance the subsequent learning experience, the university also offers two community service-learning courses for academic credit. (See box.) Who Should Get Involved in Service? We hope you will! If you enjoy the re-wards of helping someone in need or are concerned with social issues, the Richter Center can fi nd a place for you to share your talents with oth-ers. In return, you will experience real-life situations that can help you be successful in all your endeavors. Who Benefi ts? Everyone! Research has shown that students who are involved in com-munity ser vice activities during their undergradu-ate years signifi-cantly enhance many aspects of their personal, professional, and academic development. Nonprofi t programs and citizens of our community dramatically benefi t from the service work of students. Community service and service-learning provide an opportunity for everyone to gain important benefi ts. “The opportunity to serve the community enriched my life far more than I imagined. I donated my time and in return I gained knowledge, leadership skills, self-esteem, and great memories. Volunteering also helped me relate what I’ve learned in all my classes to the real world—it all ties together and makes sense now. Mitchell Casados, Fresno State Student ” for Community Engagement and Service-Learning |