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Describe the service learning activity and its relation to the course objectives in the course syllabus and on the first day of class.
Familiarize themselves with the service sites.
Monitor student progress through discussions, journal assignments, progress reports or individual check-ins.
Provide individual and/or group forums for students to reflect on what they are learning from the experience.
Community Partner
Orient students to the agency mission and goals so that they may better understand their role within the agency/project.
Provide work that is significant and/or challenging to the student.
Provide training, supervision, feedback and resources for the student to succeed in the service.
Ensure a safe work environment and reasonable hours for the student to perform their service.
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Behave professionally:
Observe the public health program policies on appropriate attire for field work (see p. 6).
Punctuality: arrive on time and don’t leave early.
Arrive at the agency/site prepared to work.
Be respectful to all colleagues and clients/community members.
Adherence to service schedule. Provide a minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice of absences. In case of an emergency, Provide advance notice of absences before start of scheduled service day(s).
Keep all cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices not pertaining to your service activity turned off and out of sight.
Participate in required training/orientation sessions.
Demonstrate interest in the placement site and projects. Willingly try tasks not done before.
Use formal names/work titles unless directed otherwise.
Follow through and complete assignments/projects.
Respect the policies and expectations of the site, especially in regards to confidentiality.
Serve in a manner which preserves the reputation and integrity of Syracuse University.
Complete time sheets and submit weekly.
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CAS Staff Advisor | Faculty Advisor/Mentor | Student |
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Choose courses, majors, and minors | Supplement CAS academic advising activities | Know degree requirements and remain informed about changes in the curriculum |
Understand Liberal Arts Core requirements | Encourage student engagement in research/scholarship opportunities and provide guidance regarding access to the same | Map out a plan of action for completing degree requirements and review it with the advisor. This is important to determine what courses need to be taken in sequence, as well as which courses are only offered once every year or every other year so that opportunities to take a needed or desired course are not missed |
Navigate registration and university policies | Provide career development advising | Prepare, in advance, for academic and career advising meetings. Map out courses wanted and needed to take for the degree and any minors or CASs; or to meet pre-requisite course requirements for additional advanced study |
Polish your resume and sharpen your interview skills | Provide guidance for pursuing post-graduate training or study | Make and keep advising appointments |
Explore internships, jobs, and grad school options | Facilitate professional networking within and outside of the | Make advisor aware of any special needs or problems encountered at Syracuse University. The advisor can help with any problems that may hinder academic success and continued enrollment |
Build your network through Syracuse alumni connections, local immersion trips, and other experiential opportunities | Encourage students to engage in co-curricular activities to promote civic engagement, social development, support post-graduate plans, or to develop leadership skills | Provide sufficient notice (ideally 14 days) when asking the advisor to provide a recommendation |
With aspects of registration: Drop, withdrawal, petitions, etc. | As appropriate, make referrals to university and community resources to support academic success and physical/emotional/mental health well-being | |
Your CAS advisor will also be the one that certifies your degree for graduation. |
Advising Reports
All public health majors have a digital Advising Report posted in MySlice under “DegreeWorks”. This report is an advising tool to be used in collaboration with the academic advisor. Students review this report before the advising session to determine which courses have been used to satisfy all degree requirements and to develop a plan for future courses to discuss with your academic advisor.
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