{"id":604,"date":"2014-07-29T10:47:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T15:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/ace\/?page_id=604"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:08:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T13:08:31","slug":"for-community-partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/ace\/for-community-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"For Community Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><h2>What is academic civic engagement?<\/h2>\n<p>Academic Civic Engagement (ACE) is an educational approach that encourages students to learn in community contexts. Students consider community-based experiences in relation to classroom learning and apply academic knowledge and skills to strengthen communities as an integrated component of an academic course. Often referred to as\u00a0<em>community-based research<\/em>,\u00a0<em>service-learning<\/em>,\u00a0<em>community-based learning<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>public scholarship<\/em>, academic civic engagement facilitates the development of skills, habits of mind and relationships that prepare students for future internship, research, civic leadership and work roles.<\/p>\n<h2>How does ACE benefit the community?<\/h2>\n<p>Examples of benefits to the community include\u00a0service-related activities such as tutoring, volunteering, and providing enrichment experiences. \u00a0Examples of products students have created include marketing plans, grant proposals, statistical research, public art, theatrical and musical productions, videos, photo collections, and outreach\/educational materials.<\/p>\n<h2>What types of projects work well for\u00a0academic civic engagement?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a wide variety of projects that work well, and many can be modified to work if they don&#8217;t seem to fit at first, so whatever your idea, consider contacting us to explore the options. \u00a0Some variables to consider are the timing and schedule. \u00a0Students are available for fall and spring semesters of\u00a0the academic year, September through early May (except for breaks.) \u00a0Interim is a one-month term during January when students enroll in just one course and work intensively on that topic. \u00a0Work with community partners may happen during class-time or outside of class time, depending on the activities. \u00a0Transportation is another consideration. \u00a0Students have access to a variety of options such as buses, biking, and walking, but generally do not have cars.<\/p>\n<h2>What are tips\u00a0for becoming a successful site for academic civic engagement?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consider benefits.<\/strong> \u00a0Identify how this partnership contributes to the success of your organization<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare staff<\/strong>. \u00a0Talk with your staff and share with them in detail what the project includes, benefits to the organization, what the students will be expected to do, what the students are expected to gain, and the importance of creating a welcoming environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communications.<\/strong> \u00a0Determine who will be responsible for communicating with the students. \u00a0Share with students the best ways to communicate with your staff\u00a0(email, phone, in-person, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan for student orientation.<\/strong> \u00a0What would you like students to know before they start? \u00a0Would you like to provide this orientation or would you like St. Olaf staff or faculty to provide this information?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflect and evaluate.<\/strong> \u00a0During the project, consider how things are going and provide clear, constructive feedback to the students, faculty member, and St. Olaf staff. \u00a0After the project, identify gains\/costs to the organization and determine if there are future needs that might be met through academic civic engagement. \u00a0Complete evaluation survey from St. Olaf College to assist in program evaluation and improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Whom do I contact with questions?<\/h2>\n<p>Alyssa Herzog Melby, Assistant Director for Academic Civic Engagement, at 507-786-2184 or melby1@stolaf.edu<\/p>\n<h2>What are other related departments and offices at St. Olaf?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/ace\/files\/2014\/07\/Common-Pathways-for-Student-Engagement-at-St.-Olaf-Fall-2018.pdf\">Common Pathways for Student Engagement with Local Organizations<\/a>\u00a0(pdf) &#8211;\u00a0Overview of different ways to connect with St. Olaf students<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/residencelife\/honor-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Olaf Honor Houses<\/a> (Many of them seek to engage with the local community. \u00a0Read their mission statements on this page. \u00a0If interested in getting in touch with specific Honor Houses, contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:reslife@stolaf.edu?subject=St. Olaf Honor Houses\">Residential Life<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Piper Center for Vocation and Career<\/a>\u00a0(To advertise internships)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Volunteer Network\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/orgs\/list\/index.cfm?fuseaction=listallorgs&amp;sorttype=bycategory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteer Network<\/a> (To connect with student volunteers &amp; organizations)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Off-Campus Community Work-Study\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/cbws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Off-Campus Community Work-Study<\/a>\u00a0(To hire a student with work-study)<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Education Department\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Education Department<\/a>\u00a0(To connect with our teacher licensure program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><!-- end-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is academic civic engagement? 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