ICCE & AACC Regional Service Learning
Workshop 2009

Registration cost is $30.00*. REGISTER NOW!

After filling out the registration form, mail the form with your registration fee to the address below.

• If you wish to reserve a seat and send your payment later, e-mail communityengagement@deanza.edu

• Please make check payable to De Anza College - ICCE and mail to  21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA  95014.

• Payment must be received by April 20, 2009.

*Free for De Anza faculty.

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Program Description

On April 24^th 2009, De Anza Community College will host an AACC Regional one-day Workshop designed to support efforts to establish service-learning programs and strengthen existing programs within community colleges.

Workshop Goals

• Explore the theoretical aspects related to community service learning the reciprocal nature of community partnerships
• Apply and practice the theories presented
• Present models of community partnerships
• Present and discuss cultural specific practices and educational needs of Pacific Islander students

Abstract

This workshop will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Brian Murphy, founder of San Francisco State University's Institute of Civic and community Engagement, a premier service learning organization and model.  For the rest of the day, workshop attendees will have the opportunity to engage service learning practitioners in discussions about community partnerships, curriculum integration and how to determine the level of civic engagement in an organization.  In addition the third segment of the workshop is designed to focus on how to more fully engage Pacific Islander Students.

This workshop is funded through a grant provided by the American Association of Community Colleges and Learn and Serve America, IMPACT AAPI, and De Anza College.