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SLN...
- Service-Learning Network [SLN] is an
out-reach volunteer community service program at Alabama A&M
University [AAMU] under the auspices of the School of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences and the Alabama Cooperative Extension
System.
- SLN
has been active in Madison County on the AAMU campus since 1991.
- SLN
officially became Service-Learning Network outreach program on
AAMU's campus on January 15, 1997. Dr. Virginia Caples, 1890
Administrator, executed a "Memorandum of Understanding"
with the deans of six academic schools and the University administration.
On July 17, 2003, Dr. Caples established a Leadership Committee
with the charge to combine all service-learning acivities on
AAMU's campus.
- SLN's
purpose is to recruit student volunteers from all educational
disciplines in the various academic schools and departments at
the university. And to involve student organizations in meaningful
volunteer experiences.
- SLN's
mission is to improve the quality of life of children, youth,
families, adults, and limited-resource citizens.
Benefits...
SLN
students benefit from participating in the program by being afforded
opportunities to:
- Officially trained to become a member
of a combined Service-Learning Network at the Univeristy level.
- Realize the importance of
volunteering in the community to improve citizens quality of
life.
- Realize self-wroth and accomplishment
by turning leisure time into producive community service.
- Learn marketable skills and
work ethics through volunteer work experiences.
Kinds
of Involvement...
SLN
student volunteer program provides opportunities for long- and
short-term community service projects. Volunteers coordinate
and participate in community educational programs focused on:
- Healthservices/GED preparation
- Nutrition for the elderly, teen mothers,
and children
- Self-esteem development for youth and
adults
- Tutorial service/Consumer education
- Job-preparedness skills/Homelessness
- Performing and cultural arts
- Child care and development/Office management
- Mentoring and role modeling
- Disaster and safety preparedness
Awards...
- Presidential Award: 90 plus hours
- Gold Award:
60-89 hours
- Silver Award:
50-59 hours
- Bronze Award:
20-39 hours
- Recognition Certificate: Less than 20 hours
Copyright ©
2009 by Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
All rights reserved in all media.
To
contact us:
Alabama
Cooperative Extension System
Urban Affairs & New Nontraditional Programs
Service-Learning Network
Patricia S. Henderson
Alabama A&M University
P.O. Box 967
Normal, AL 35762
Phone: 256-372-4101
Fax: 256-372-5433
E-mail: patricia.henderson@aamu.edu
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