Objectives

Sophomore Service-Learning Program residents will engage in the following skill development areas:

Live 
Contribute to a positive living environment.

• Effectively resolve conflicts and solve problems at the lowest possible level
• In the spirit of communio, develop positive, meaningful relationships with other residents
• Choose healthy decisions and develop positive ways to manage stress

Learn 
Learn about yourself and others.

• Evaluate the needs of individuals living in the Brown County community in order to understand and respect their experiences
• Expand your knowledge of social justice issues in order to develop a lifelong commitment to serve the common good
• Identify, develop, and use your gifts in order to contribute positively to the SNC campus and greater Green Bay community

Serve 
Assist community partner agency in reaching its mission and goals.

• Articulate how an experience in your service has shifted your mindset or perspective
• Articulate at least three positive, measurable impacts you have had in the community
• Develop authentic, reciprocal relationships with individuals at your service site

Qualifications

To participate in the Sophomore Service-Learning Program, all residents must meet the following qualifications:

• Conduct History: Residential Education and Housing will review a full conduct history of all applicants. Students on disciplinary probation at the time of the application are ineligible. In addition, students who were found responsible for violating more than one of the following behavioral policies as defined in The Citizen at any time before or during the current academic year may be ineligible to participate in the Sophomore Service-Learning Program and will be subject to further screening:
  • Alcohol violations
  • Drug related violations
  • Disruptive/disorderly behavior (to include but not limited to physical altercations, behavior which disrupts the learning environment, vandalism, harassment, etc.)
  • Non-compliance with a college official
• Volunteer requirements: Each resident must comply with the volunteer requirements set forth by the community partner and the program. 
• Second-year status:  All residents must have reached second-year status. (can include semesters completed at a different institution). All members should be in good academic standing, defined in The Citizen as a cumulative grade point average above 2.0.
• Registered SNC Student: All individuals listed on the application must be enrolled students at St. Norbert College registered for 12 or more credits at the time of application. 

If any member of the group does not meet the above requirements, the entire group will be ineligible to participate in the Sophomore Service-Learning Program

Expectations

• Each accepted group will be matched with a community partner in the spring semester after selection. Groups that are accepted into the program are expected to complete the necessary paperwork as stated above.  Residents will meet with their community partner at the Fall Meeting to be held the first week of classes in the fall semester. Groups are expected to meet with their community partner throughout the school year as needed.
• Each member of the group will be required to complete a total of 30 hours of direct service at their service site per academic year. Direct service is defined as face-to-face service that actually affects the group’s service site. Service hours cannot be accumulated in one visit; they must be done throughout the year. Service hours completed at other service sites or through other SNC programs/clubs/employment will not be counted toward the required Sophomore Service-Learning Program commitment.
• In addition to the 30 direct service hours, students may be expected to complete a pre-service site orientation or training(s) and an orientation meeting on campus (Fall Meeting). Students are also required to complete a series of community engagement workshops per year. Residents will be notified of approved sessions throughout the year.
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from their group’s service site. It is important that groups discuss transportation arrangements and are able to ensure every group member will have a way of getting to and from the service site.