This week brings about several special updates from the Service-Learning Office.

Today, February 13th, is the last day of Orientations. Students were required to attend one of the four sessions made available to them by our office. So far, we have approximately 40 students signed-up! These students signed-up for the service stipend and to get their CORI (Background) Check through BCC. They were also directed to their potential service sites to check the CORI prior to placement. As a final step, students will have their project agreement prepared, and returned, for the office’s records by March 2nd before their first day of work. These project agreements share the student’s learning goals, schedule of service and placement information with the site coordinator and the sponsoring faculty member. Once these are filled out, any additional requirements are met and CORIs have been officially cleared the students can expect to start at their placement.

In addition to orientations, we have a few new members joining our Service-Learning Student Leader Ship! Kimberly, who joined as a leader last semester, is joined by Patrick and Janet. As a team, they will be performing site visits, helping students, and creating some powerful programming to start in the Spring among other responsibilities. They have their first meeting on Friday.