Strategy A. Enhance NJCU’s value by applying faculty expertise to societal needs locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
Strategy B. Create strategic relationships with organizations in order to serve as a driver for the continued growth and success of northern New Jersey and the improvement of NJCU
Strategy C. Encourage and recognize volunteer involvement in the community by faculty and staff
CC Course Alignment with NJCU Strategic Plan Cont.
GOAL 1: ENHANCE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
1.2 Develop and offer academic programs of the highest quality.
Strategy C. Re-envision developmental and…show more content… Increase participation in experiential learning tied directly to general education and disciplinary learning outcomes through advancing student research, internships, and service learning activities
GOAL 2: ACHIEVE STUDENT SUCCESS: ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND SOCIAL
2.2 Advance students’ social and personal development.
Strategy A. Incorporate opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, intrapersonal, and creative abilities in curricula and in co-curricular offerings.
Strategy B. Use expanded opportunities within and outside the classroom for dialogue on social, political, and cultural issues.
CC Course Alignment with NJCU Strategic Plan
1. Service learning is an essential component for the entire class
2. Reciprocity is a key characteristic of the service-learning partnership
3. Students complete a minimum of 20 service-learning hours
4. Student affairs/faculty/community partners must train students prior to community entry
5. Students must create a reflection piece chronicling their experience
6. Credit is earned for learning not for service alone
7. Students, the instructor, and the community serve as co-educators
8. All courses are assessed at the student, community partner and faculty levels
Community Connection Course…show more content… Through this model, students are encouraged to critically process real world issues, reflect on their experiences to heighten their engagement and apply practical application to classroom theory. The student experience will be transformed from merely identifying their personal values, career goals and social responsibilities to practicing all of the aforementioned in a meaningful and deeply impactful way by creating and implementing service projects or conduct research that positively contributes to the community.
CC Course Pilot Proposal
Recuit faculty RFP's for CC Courses
Pair faculty with Community Partners to develop needs assessment and intended learning outcomes.
Identify and coordinate professors and courses within Meta-Majors to increase the collective impact of the community projects and research via diversified disciplines
Identify students interested in volunteering and service opportunities to register for Fall 2016 CC
