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Community Engagement at the Holden Center

Service Learning Courses

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. -Goethe

The SLP is proud to offer four courses (2-3 credits), each with a service component (1-2 credits). This is a great opportunity to pair academic work with learning outside the classroom.

	What does “community” mean in contemporary democratic culture? What role does each person, as both “individual” and “citizen” play in the democratic culture of the US? In this course, students reflect on their experiences with civic engagement, and discuss how government, policy and citizens impact individuals, families, neighborhoods, communities, schools, the economy, and other systems. Click here to see sample course readings and ideas for practicum work.
	When working with K-12 constituents (teachers, administrators, parents, and students) it is important to be aware of the context in which we are working, including social, cultural and political factors. Students in this course will be encouraged to translate knowledge learned in this and other courses into effective community work within elementary and secondary schools. Students will think beyond the immediate context of local schools and develop a critical lens to examine the institution of education on a global level. Click here to see sample course readings and ideas for practicum work.
	The goal of a human services practitioner is to empower people to live more satisfying, more autonomous, and more productive lives, and to cope with crisis, change and stress in ways that maximize human potential. Human service providers are advocates, counselors, mentors, outreach workers, consultants, case managers and community planners. In this course students will examine the many roles and many contexts of human service work, gain some experience in the field, and reflect on the ways the work and its academic context affect each other. Click here to see sample course readings and ideas for practicum work.
	Someone who knows and has reflected on their own identity – including their own privilege, oppression, beliefs , biases, etc – is able to empathize with and learn from others. Someone who is aware of how his or her actions affect global systems and understands the systemic injustices at play in maintaining the status quo – is able to navigate the complexities of being a citizen that is aware and engaged in our changing world. In this course, students will have the opportunity to increase multicultural awareness and competencies, and build skills in a reflective, discussion-focused format. Click here to see sample course readings and ideas for practicum work.

For more information email serve@uoregon.edu

Service Learning Program • 1228 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 • (541) 346.4351

The Service Learning Program is a partnership between the Holden Center in the Division of Student Affairs and the Family and Human Services Department in the College of Education.
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