Students:

• Register for a service-learning designated course via MyZou OR discuss a service-learning option with your faculty.
  

• Once classes begin, login to your service-learning class-specific Blackboard. Register for a Placement Orientation Meeting (55 minutes, 5 offered per day) that has been scheduled for your course, during the first three weeks of classes. Each faculty member has pre-arranged certain projects that meet the curriculum goals of their class. Frequently asked questions about Service-Learning and approved projects for your course will be listed. In the Placement Orientation Meeting, you will discuss your placement options with our Project Coordinator, Pat Fowler, and ultimately decide where you would like to serve.
  

• After attending a Placement Orientation Meeting and deciding upon a service site, call your service agency supervisor and ask for an interview to be placed with their agency. In the interview, be prepared to ask questions about their mission and services; and to discuss why this particular agency interests you. At the end of the interview and/or orientation, if you agree to a placement project, be sure to have your agency supervisor complete the on-line contract via MU Serves while you are present.
  

• Show up as scheduled at your placement site and keep track of your hours. Each instructor will set the minimum number of service hours you will complete for this assignment. Service-Learning policy is that you will serve each week that classes are in session, ending on STOP DAY. Your instructor will have other assignments including reflection essays and class discussion. You’ll want to participate in each of those activities as well as serving at your placement site.
  

• Keep in touch with the Office of Service-Learning. Tell us your successes and challenges, and be certain to complete the end of semester evaluation of your placement site when we visit your class.
  

• Log in to the service-learning specific Blackboard for your class at least once a week. We post announcements and the answers to FAQ. This site will be in addition to your course instructor’s site.