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Winter 2013 Course Designation

If you are incorporating a service-learning experience into your Winter 2013 courses, consider filling out the ASL Course Designation form. Designating your course allows students who are interested in hands-on learning the opportunity to identify applicable courses when registering for classes. For more information on designating a course, contact Lizzie Corser at (906) 227-1089 or nmuasl@nmu.edu.

Winter 2013 Course Designation

If you are incorporating a service-learning experience into your Winter 2013 courses, consider filling out the ASL Course Designation form. Designating your course allows students who are interested in hands-on learning the opportunity to identify applicable courses when registering for classes. For more information on designating a course, contact Lizzie Corser at (906) 227-1089 or nmuasl@nmu.edu.

Academic Service Learning Courses


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Academic Service Learning Updates

	Check out NMU ASL's new Facebook page! The Facebook page will showcase up-coming speakers, current research in the field, and course designation information.
The results from the Student Experience Survey for the fall semester are in! Out of the 1,338 students who were in ASL courses last fall, 293 of them completed the survey. The results are to the right. Faculty are encouraged to email nmuasl@nmu.edu to ask for their individual results.	91% either agreed or strongly agreed that the community participation aspect of this course showed them that they can become more involved in the community 81% felt that their interactions with the community project enhanced their learning and/or understanding in the course 32% said their ASL experience helped clarify their major 41% said their ASL experience helped clarify their career choice 45% said their ASL experience exposed them to new career possibilities
	Congratulations to Kevin Corkin for completing 300 hours of community service in one year for the Michigan Service Scholars program. Kevin will be graduating in May with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. He completed most of his 300 hours working with the Boy Scouts. Kevin will be awarded $1,175 to go toward his education. Congratulations, Kevin!
	NMU has been awarded 8 more slots for the Michigan Service Scholars program! Congratulations to BreAnna Phillips, Emilia Gutierrrez, Carrie Grishaber, Tiffani Latimer, and Lori Taylor-Blitz.

Define ASL
Academic service learning is an exciting teaching methodology that incorporates community service as a means of helping students gain a deeper understanding of course objectives, acquire new knowledge, develop professional expertise and engage in civic activity. Academic service learning vs. community service Academic Service Learning Statistics

Define ASL

Academic service learning is an exciting teaching methodology that incorporates community service as a means of helping students gain a deeper understanding of course objectives, acquire new knowledge, develop professional expertise and engage in civic activity.

ASL QUICKTIPS! Videos
Academic Service Learning (ASL) has many opportunities for faculty and students. Check out these videos and start your ASL experience today.

Upcoming ASL Events
"Breakfast with Bob" Dr. Robert Franco will be speaking about the joy of teaching courses that incorporate ASL on Thursday, February 21 at 8 a.m. in the Ontario Room of the University Center. All are welcome, but please RSVP to nmuasl@nmu.edu by Friday, Feb. 15. On-going Course Designation Designate your course for the Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and Summer 2013 semesters. Designations are accepted throughout the year. Course Designation Form Course Designation Renewal Form Blanket Course Designation Form

Upcoming ASL Events

"Breakfast with Bob"

Dr. Robert Franco will be speaking about the joy of teaching courses that incorporate ASL on

Thursday, February 21 at 8 a.m. in the Ontario Room

of the University Center. All are welcome, but please RSVP to nmuasl@nmu.edu by Friday, Feb. 15.

On-going Course Designation

Designate your course for the Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and Summer 2013 semesters. Designations are accepted throughout the year.

Course Designation Form
Course Designation Renewal Form
Blanket Course Designation Form

Community Partnerships
A successful academic service learning project or activity requires active participation from both the university participants and the community partner. Community partners can submit their ideas for potential ASL projects and contact information by filling out the ASL Project Request Form.

Community Partnerships

A successful academic service learning project or activity requires active participation from both the university participants and the community partner. Community partners can submit their ideas for potential ASL projects and contact information by filling out the ASL Project Request Form.

Serving on ASL Board
Past and present NMU faculty with an interest in growing academic service learning are welcome to serve on the Academic Service Learning Advisory Board. The goal of the program is to have at least one representative from all academic areas of study, as well as student service areas, on the board. The current committee chair is Chuck Ganzert. More on the advisory board

Serving on ASL Board

Past and present NMU faculty with an interest in growing academic service learning are welcome to serve on the Academic Service Learning Advisory Board. The goal of the program is to have at least one representative from all academic areas of study, as well as student service areas, on the board. The current committee chair is Chuck Ganzert.