Institute for Service Learning

Expectations

The Institute for Service Learning and the community placement site expect students to:

Accurately and dependably fulfill committed hours and complete projects.
Respect and abide by the policies of the site, including those on confidentiality and orientation or training.
Own your learning. Speak up if you have concerns about your experience, including questions about whether or not it’s a good fit with your course.
Stay current with time sheets and other forms.
Behave professionally and comply with established dress codes.
Provide a minimum of 24 hours advance notice of absence.
Notify your instructor/professor and the UWM Institute for Service Learning if the site supervisor terminates the placement.

You can expect our community partners to:

Provide meaningful work related to course content.
Offer an orientation or training for the position.
Share as much information as possible about the organization including, policies, clients, programs and activities.
Offer sound guidance and input.
Encourage respect from fellow workers.
Give students a chance to make suggestions and receive feedback.

You can expect the Institute for Service Learning to:

Offer a basic orientation to service learning and its requirements
Provide support in selecting a service learning placement
Assist in developing service learning objectives
Help with difficulties encountered at service sites
Act as a liaison to your instructor
Furnish opportunities to receive feedback and evaluate your experience at the end of the semester.