You and your agency are invited to
participate in Winthrop’s ACAD 101 course: Principles of the Learning
Academy. The goal of this first year seminar course is to provide
students with the concepts, skills, and resources necessary for successful
higher learning and to facilitate the student’s adjustment to and
engagement in the class and university. Topics covered in ACAD 101
include understanding higher education, campus resources, academic skills,
personal management, community integration and diversity awareness.
As a part of the ACAD course students work as
a team, participating in a volunteer service project in the Rock Hill and
surrounding areas. The authentic settings and meaningful service provided
for the students enrich their learning in the classroom and encourage
future civic activities. In the Fall of 2006 we anticipate 58 classes of
ACAD, each with 15 to 20 students. That is a lot of community service!
Examples of projects include participation in an educational or community
outreach program, developing public service announcements and marketing
materials, environmental projects, design/renovation of space, leading
teen discussion groups, and participation in community service with
children.
To serve our community better, we are giving
non profit agencies the opportunity to request service projects be
completed by ACAD students. These group projects will be selected before
August, and can be completed anytime during the Fall semester (August
through November). I have attached a form, “Service Learning
Project Request”. There is no limit to the number of projects you can
request. Projects not chosen will be forwarded to our Community Service
program for consideration by other Winthrop organizations.
I look forward to working with each of you,
putting faculty and students in touch with you and your projects. If you
have any questions about participating in ACAD or other programs at
Winthrop University, please feel free to give me a call. I can be reached
at 803-323-2141.
Ellin W. McDonough
Program Director for Service Learning
Winthrop University
803/323-2141 Fax: 803/323-3831
mcdonoughe@winthrop.edu
