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Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement (OSLACE)

 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead 

 

 

General Information

The Office of Service Learning was established in Fall of 2009 through funding from Shelby County Community Services to develop and support the University of Montevallo Falcon Scholars in Action Program (UMFSIA) and other service initiatives. It was expanded to include Community Engagement in Spring of 2011. The office is collaboratively administered by Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. The goals of the OSLACE are to:

·  Support faculty in integrating service into their teaching and research 
·  Assist students in identifying appropriate service opportunities and support their
   development as community leaders
·  Enhance university engagement in the community
·  Serve as a clearinghouse of service opportunities for faculty, staff and students 

 

  

What is Service Learning?

Service Learning is a teaching and learning method that combines service objectives and learning objectives with the focus on promoting a deeper understanding of course content through real-world experiences that positively impact the community.  These personal growth experiences provide an opportunity for critical reflective thinking and promote a sense of civic responsibility.

 

How can you get more involved?

 

Newsletters & Media Coverage  

Visit our News page to download Service Learning newsletters and

view statewide media coverage of our initiatives and activities.

 

The University of Montevallo Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in the community.

 

Office of Service Learning Staff

Left to right: Aaron Traywick, Jay Causey, Dan Alykeev, Laura Davis, Courtney Bennett, Dr. Cost

 

Dr. Hollie Cost, Service Learning Coordinator, costhc@montevallo.edu

Ms. Carol Bruser, Program Assistant,  bruserca@montevallo.edu

Courtney Bennett, AmeriCorps*VISTA, cbennett@forum.montevallo.edu
 

University of Montevallo
845 Valley Street
Station 6006
Montevallo, Alabama 35115
Phone:  (205) 665-6077
Email:  servicelearning@montevallo.edu

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