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October 2011 RodCast Articles

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Maureen Barry

I'm thrilled that I have yet another opportunity to work with a service-learning class next week.  SRV 200:  Citizenship in our Democracy is the introductory course for our Citizen Scholar certificate program.

Categories: SL Models
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Maureen Barry

A few weeks ago, I attended a lecture on campus given by Hunt Brown, Director of Sustainability and Senior Lecturer, Earth & Environmental Sciences, about a fascinating service-learning course he taught here at WSU.   The course, UH 203, took place during intersession 2007 (that's the break between fall and winter quarters), and included a one-week service trip to New Orleans, about two years after Hurrican Katrina hit.  The students researched economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in New Orleans.  If you're wondering why Hunt was lecturing about a class that took

Tags: Hunt Brown, Hurricane Katrina, Loyola University, New Orleans, Service trips Categories: SL Courses, SL Models, SL Pedagogy
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Maureen Barry

My co-teacher and I will teach our Information Literacy course, EDT 110, again beginning in January.  One of the questions I get most frequently about my class is about timing.  How long/far in advance should I start planning a service-learning partnership or course?

Tags: Community partnership, EDT 110, Information Literacy Course, Project READ Categories: SL Models, Information Literacy Course (EDT 110), SL Pedagogy, Partnership with the community
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Maureen Barry

For those of you stopping by to see more about my Information Literacy Course, the list of posts about the course can be found here.  Or, you ca

Categories: Library/librarian roles, SL Models, Information Literacy Course (EDT 110)
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Maureen Barry

My local paper, the Dayton Daily News, recently ran a story about area college students (including Wright State students, of course) and their service to the community, through service-learning and other service projects.

Tags: Christopher Magan, Dayton Daily News, Wright State University Categories: Civic Engagement
Posted on October 10, 2011 by Maureen Barry

Budget cuts are threatening civic service initiatives.  See what you can do to help save service here.

Tags: Save Service in America Categories: Civic Engagement