Service Learning allows students to apply theories and information gained in Women’s Studies and related courses in community work settings. It should not duplicate any other regularly available courses. It should include both an academic and a service component.

Before the semester starts: The interested student identifies an agency at which to work. KU’s Career & Employment Services (864-3624), Center for Community Outreach (864-4073), or the Service Learning Office (check with Student Organizations at 864-4861) can provide information about agencies needing volunteers.

The student identifies two supervisors: an agency supervisor (who will supervise and evaluate the student’s work at the agency) and a WS faculty supervisor (who will supervise the academic portion of the student’s work and assign a grade). The agency supervisor writes a brief statement outlining the student’s responsibilities at the agency. The faculty supervisor should receive a coy of this statement. The student and the faculty supervisor write and sign a contract specifying what the student will do at the agency, what scholarly work the student will do (e.g., reading and written work relevant to the student’s service), how often the student and faculty supervisor will meet, and how the student will be graded. Generally students should expect to work approximately 9 hours a week (including both service and academic work) for 3 credit hours. There is more information on this course in the Women’s Studies office.

Instructor: Ann Cudd, 213E Bailey Hall