This content was published: June 29, 2016. Phone numbers, email addresses, and other information may have changed.
Tools to reduce students’ stress/anxiety around CBL
Posted by hannah.cherry
What is CBL? We can help answer that question and more!
For students with no prior experience, a CBL assignment can be very intimidating! The logistics alone, can seem unsurmountable. WE ARE HERE TO HELP! In addition to the CBL Student Resources webpage, CBL Coordinators are available to provide in class CBL orientations! All we need is a few minutes (or more if there you have time to spare) to introduce students to the concept of community-based learning, show them where they can find resources, and answer questions. Contact hannah.cherry@pcc.edu to schedule an in class orientation for your students.
Help finding community partners
A major barrier for students is finding an organization for their CBL assignment/project. CBL provides the following online resources:
- Announcements of Current Volunteer Opportunities (on and off campus) – These announcements are on posted on our CBL blog and sent twice a month through the Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter (email subscription).
- Profiles of Community Partners – There are over 200 organizations with Community Connector Profiles! These profiles list opportunities for service, areas of need, and contact information. The organizations are all seeking to collaborate/partner with faculty and want to support PCC students!
Faculty can also use the Community Connector to identify potential partner agencies for their course(s) with CBL.
To create your custom list, simply fill our online form! Your name will be listed in the Community Connector and you will receive a custom link within 3 business days. If you have any questions please contact hannah.cherry@pcc.edu.
Reminders for Faculty
- UTILIZE CBL Forms (Learning Agreements, Photo Release, Liability Waivers, and Evaluations)
- PROMOTE your CBL courses in the Fall 2016 Class Schedule &/or on the CBL courses webpage
- SHARE your CBL course impact
- NOMINATE your students for the Community Engagement Award
A New Twist on Service Learning
by Diane Shingledecker published in the June/July 2016 Issue of Community College Journal
Service-learning is one of the most effective teaching methods for engaging and retaining community college students, but it comes with its challenges. For many students, the added requirement of a service-learning experience can become one more responsibility in an already too-long list. In addition to being responsible for children, holding down one or several jobs, coordinating schedules with a spouse or signification other, and trying to make it all work with very little finances, fitting work with a community partners into the mix can be daunting.