Faculty Seminars in Service-Learning

CELTS offer Faculty Seminars in Service-Learning that provide faculty members an intensive opportunity to explore service-learning through readings and discussions. By the end of the seminar, each of the faculty participants develops a service-learning course and syllabus, which s/he teaches during the following academic year. For more information, view our Faculty Seminars in Service-Learning page.

Service-Learning Support Grants

CELTS offers a limited number of grants to support the costs that may arise during service-learning projects.During Fall Term 2008, CELTS is able to offer two different types of support grants: Service-Learning Project Grants and Service-Learning Presentation Grants. These grants are designated for collaborative service-learning projects among Berea College faculty, Berea College students and community partners. Successful applications will be consistent with the basic principles of service learning. For information and an application, please see the Service-Learning Support Grant Application Form.

Community-Based Research Energy and Empowerment Projects

Community-Based Research Energy and Empowerment Grants are available to support the costs that may arise during community-based research (CBR) projects that are focused around the theme of “energy and empowerment.”  The Energy and Empowerment Grants are funded by a Learn and Serve America Community-Based Research Innovation Grant. Projects funded by the CBR Energy and Empowerment Grants will be part of a larger three-year CBR project, focusing on energy and empowerment issues in Madison County. Participants can connect with other community-based research teams through the Energy and Empowerment listserv (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/energyempowerment/) and through community gatherings and resource sharing.  For more information and an application form, see the Community-Based Research Energy and Empowerment Grant application form.

Service-Learning Workshops

CELTS offers occasional service-learning workshops for faculty, community partners, and students. These professional development opportunities are designed to increase understanding and improve practice of service-learning. Check with the CELTS office for upcoming workshops.

Service-Learning Course Expo

At the end of each term, CELTS hosts a Service-Learning Course Expo to highlight the service-learning work that has taken place that semester. Faculty, students and community partners present exhibits about their service-learning projects at this event, which is open to the campus and the broader community. The SL Course Expo is a great place to increase understanding of service-learning and to talk with others about ideas for future service-learning collaborations.

Join us for these upcoming Service-Learning Course Expos:

• Wednesday December 3, 2008 from 4 – 6 p.m., Baird Lounge, Alumni Building, Berea College
• Wednesday May 6, 2009 from 4 – 6 p.m., Baird Lounge, Alumni Building, Berea College

Service-Learning Teaching Assistant Trainings

CELTS offers semester-long trainings for Teaching Assistants (TAs) who are working with service-learning courses. The trainings begin early in the semester with an introduction to service-learning and continue throughout the semester with regular meetings focused on relevant topics, including facilitating relationships with community partner organizations and facilitating reflection activities. For more information, contact Ashley Cochrane.