Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Undergraduate Studies

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Office of
Undergraduate Studies
320 West 12th
Dr. Harvest L. Collier,
Vice Provost
209 Norwood Hall
Rolla, MO 65409-1510
(573) 341-7276

Missouri S&T
SP2008 Academic Service Learning Survey

Background

Missouri S&T is committed to continuing its progress in engaging an ever larger percentage of its students in experiential learning activities. Missouri S&T will “engage at least 90% of the undergraduate student body in one or more learning experiences beyond those in the traditional classroom setting during their academic career by 2011.” [Strategic Plan FY2007-FY2011] Missouri S&T plans to benchmark the current level of student participation, expand current experiential learning offerings and develop new opportunities for engagement.

Definition

Service Learningis a term used here to describe a type of experiential learning where students engage in service to the community.
AcademicService Learning is used here to describe a type of experiential learning where students in a course engage in service to the community; and the service activity enhances and relates to the course content. Academic service learning courses include reflective exercises through which students have the opportunity to describe what they learned from the service experience.

Service Learning Survey

The purpose of this survey is to assess the current use of academic service learning at Missouri S&T and to gather data to help inform plans to expand the set of experiential learning opportunities. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the following survey:

1. Do you currently use Academic Service-Learning in any of your classes? If NO, please skip to Question # 6	Yes	No
2. In how many courses do you use Academic Service-Learning or community-based activities?
3. Please list those courses (by number) in which you currently use Academic Service-Learning or community based activities:

4. When using Academic Service-Learning or community based activities in your classes do you require your students to reflect on their learning experiences through written or other means?	Yes	No
5. What type of Academic Service-Learning or community-based activities do you use in your classes?

6.If you have not used Academic Service-Learning or community-based activities in your teaching: I do not know enough about it It is not relevant to my courses I am too busy and/or committed to other programs and teaching approaches I do not have the support of my department I do not think it is effective
7. Do you currently engage students in community service-based activities outside the classroom?	Yes	No
If YES, please describe:
8. Would you be willing to share your experiences related to Academic Service-Learning or your use of community-based activities with others in the university community?	Yes	No
9. I have been teaching for: Less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years More than 10 years
10. I have been using Academic Service-Learning or community-based activities formally for: Less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years More than 10 years N/A
11. I would like to know what other Missouri S&T faculty are doing in this area. Disagree strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Agree strongly
12. I would like to assist other faculty in their use of Academic Service-Learning or community-based activities. Disagree strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Agree strongly

13. Additional Comments?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

If you have questions about the Service Learning Program, please contact The Office of Undergraduate Studies at 573-341-7276.

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