University of Montevallo - Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement


Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement (OSLACE) Falcon Scholars in Action The University of Montevallo has partnered with Shelby County Community Services to develop the University of Montevallo Falcon Scholars in Action (UMFSIA) program. Through this program, twenty-five UM students are selected each year to serve clients in agencies and programs throughout Shelby County. In exchange, students are provided with an annual stipend of $2,000, invaluable professional experiences, and tremendous post-graduate connections. 2013 Falcon Scholars in Action. Check out our video from our 2013 Falcon Scholars in Action Showcase! http://youtu.be/MAHRzNXmDio
Falcon Scholars in Action Click on the following links for Falcon Scholar Testimonials · Senior Centers · Family Connection · Shelby Emergency Assist. · Shelby Co. Juvenile Detention Facility · Kids First Awareness · Safe House COMMUNITY PLACEMENT AGENCIES: Arc of Shelby County Family Connection Owen's House - Shelby County Advocacy Center, Inc. SafeHouse Senior Centers Shelby Co. Juvenile Detention Facility Shelby Emergency Assistance Within these placements, UMFSIA provide unique services clients such as: GED/ACT/SAT preparation, job skills, visual arts, tutoring, computer skills, nutrition, budgeting, financial planning, social skills, and physical activities.	Why Should You Become a Falcon Scholar? HONORS AND AWARDS UMFSIA will be provided with monthly stipends in appreciation for their service. UMFSIA are honored in a variety of other contexts such as an awards banquet, commencement recognition and being provided with certification of the accomplishments of the scholar. RESPONSIBILITIES Commit to one year of service, serving your designated agency during fall, spring and one additional term (either May, Summer I or Summer II) Ten hours required each week Attend monthly meetings on campus with the Service Learning Coordinator Submit the required program evaluations each semester Complete a timesheet each month Fulfill duties as assigned by site-based supervisors. Falcon Scholar's Syllabus	Application Information Applicants must submit a completed UMFSIA application to the Office of Service Learning either electronically, by handmail, or in person falconscholars@montevallo.edu; Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement, 845 Valley Street, Station 6006. UMFSIA application (word format) UMFSIA application (PDF format) Applicants must ask two individuals complete and submit recommendation forms either electronically, by handmail, or in person falconscholars@montevallo.edu; Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement, 845 Valley Street, Station 6006. One of the references must be a faculty or staff member. UMFSIA recommendation form (word format) UMFSIA recommendation form (PDF format) Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

To view more photos, Like our page on Facebook. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO FOLLOW THE EFFORTS OF UM'S FALCON SCHOLARS IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: Issue 1 - November 2011 (Falcon Scholars Soar into Service) Issue 2 - December 2011 (Now Seeking New Falcon Scholars) Issue 3 - January 2012 (Falcon Scholar Sponsors a Family in Need for Christmas) Issue 4 - February 2012 (FSIA Program Boasts Seven New Members and a Full Staff) Issue 5 - March - April 2012 (ValloCycles are Everywhere!) Issue 6 - September 2012 (A Summer of Service) Issue 7 - Holiday 2012 (Educational Initiatives & Giving Back) Issue 8 - Spring 2013 (Academics & Service) Issue 9 - May 2013 (Graduation Edition)