Volunteer and Service-Learning Center Exchange Spring 2009 VSLC Exchange Asarese-Matters Recreation Center Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy First United Methodist Church Firsthand Learning Griffiths Sculpture park International Institute of Buffalo Journey‘s End Refugee Services Junior Achievement of WNY Office of the Mayor of Buffalo PUSH Buffalo Steel Plant Museum Belle Center Buffalo Historical Society Buffalo Museum of Science Buffalo Zoo Coalition for Economic Justice Hope Refugee Services Loaves and Fishes Dining Hall Kids Escaping Drugs A full list of courses and partners is on page 10 Some of Buffalo State‘s service-learning sites and partners, Spring 2009 Students Plant Trees and Bulbs in the Fall, and Hundreds Will Serve Again On April 25, 2009 Since Fall 2008, much has happened in our country and community. A new President was sworn into office, Terrell Owens became a Buffalo Bill, and 100 inches of snow came and left. More changes are to come in the Spring: the Buffalo land- scape will look a bit more colorful, a bit cleaner, and will have more trees. Bulbs and flowers that Buffalo State students planted in the Fall will be flourishing at sites all over the West Side. Be watching for the results of their work on Potomac Street, at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, at the Asarese-Matters Rec-Center on Rees St., at Market Square and the Historical Society. The weather this month has been exactly the same as it was the day that these students volunteered: 40 degrees and raining. But now, we‘re looking ahead not to a cold winter, but to perfect weather and to another exciting community revitalization effort from the Buffalo State Community...Service Day 2009! (more on page 3) Above, student volunteers plant bulbs at the Asarese-Matters Recreation Center on Rees St.
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Volunteer and Service-Learning Center Exchange
Spring 2009
VSLC Exchange
Asarese-Matters Recreation Center
Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy
First United Methodist Church
Firsthand Learning
Griffiths Sculpture park
International Institute of Buffalo
Journey‘s End Refugee Services
Junior Achievement of WNY
Office of the Mayor of Buffalo
PUSH Buffalo
Steel Plant Museum
Belle Center
Buffalo Historical Society
Buffalo Museum of Science
Buffalo Zoo
Coalition for Economic Justice
Hope Refugee Services
Loaves and Fishes Dining Hall
Kids Escaping Drugs
A full list of courses and partners is on page 10
Some of Buffalo State‘s service-learning sites and partners, Spring 2009
Students Plant Trees and Bulbs in the Fall,
and Hundreds Will Serve Again On April 25,
2009
Since Fall 2008, much has happened in our country and
community. A new President was sworn into office, Terrell
Owens became a Buffalo Bill, and 100 inches of snow came and
left. More changes are to come in the Spring: the Buffalo land-
scape will look a bit more colorful, a bit cleaner, and will have
more trees. Bulbs and flowers that Buffalo State students planted
in the Fall will be flourishing at sites all over the West Side. Be
watching for the results of their work on Potomac Street, at the
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, at the Asarese-Matters Rec-Center
on Rees St., at Market Square and the Historical Society. The
weather this month has been exactly the same as it was the day
that these students volunteered: 40 degrees and raining. But now,
we‘re looking ahead not to a cold winter, but to perfect weather
and to another exciting community revitalization effort from the
Buffalo State Community...Service Day 2009! (more on page 3)
Above, student volunteers plant bulbs at the Asarese-Matters
Recreation Center on Rees St.
Page 2 VSLC Exchange
Fourth Annual Volunteer Fair Welcomes Students and Community Organizations
On February 11th, 2009 community agencies and students came together for what was a wonderful Volunteer Fair. The
spirit of giving was contagious to everyone who entered the Campbell Student Union. The afternoon allowed for
students to talk with more than 25 community organizations and find out ways that they could serve the surrounding
community. Susannah White, staff member of the Volunteer and
Service-Learning Center, reported that it was the best student turnout to the
Fair ever, exceeding last year‘s attendance by 100 students..
Valerie Stevens, an Early Childhood Education Major, said ―Volunteering is
something that everyone can participate in. You don‘t have to have a
Bachelor‘s degree; all you have to do is be is willing to lend a hand.‖ After
the Volunteer Fair, community organizations reported having met dozens of
prospective student volunteers.
This year, a change drive was coupled with the Event. Through the change
drive, Buffalo State helped the Food bank of WNY raise almost $300 dollars (or 2100 lbs of food) for families in need.
When Nicollette McCalister was asked why she was so excited to give her change, she said ―Giving makes everyone feel
so good. I am happy I can leave here knowing I helped.‖ Special thanks to Alpha Epsilon Pi, The Caribbean Student
Organization, and the Faculty-Student Association for their extra efforts in the change drive and Fair.
Spring 2009 Celebration of Service is May 5, 2009. Submit A Nomination Now!
In the past, the Buffalo State College Volunteer and Service-Learning Center (VSLC) has held a Celebration of Service
each semester to recognize service-learning, volunteer, and community work study partnerships that occurred during that
semester. This year, the VSLC will hold one celebration to honor students, faculty, staff, and community partners
from the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Semesters. Visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/vslc to submit your
nomination. Special guest Mark Lazzara, founder and CEO of Western New York AmeriCorps will be giving opening
remarks!
There have been some excellent service-learning and volunteer projects this semester, and we strongly encourage you to
nominate a student, faculty, community partner NOW, for one or more of the following awards:
STUDENT AWARD CATEGORY
Outstanding student academic achievement in a service-learning course
Outstanding student community service in a service-learning course: 14 hours or less required
Outstanding Student Community Service in a Service-Learning Course: 15 hours or more required
Outstanding Service-Learning Course: 14 hours or less required
Outstanding Service-Learning Course: 15 hours or
more required
Outstanding Student Volunteer
Outstanding Community Work-Study Student
FACULTY AWARD CATEGORY
Outstanding Faculty Commitment to Service-Learning
COMMUNITY AWARD CATEGORY
Outstanding Service-Learning Community Partner
Above, student, faculty, and community partners receive awards for
Service Learning at a previous Celebration of Service Event
Page 3 VSLC Exchange
From Commitment to Competency: A Faculty Perspective
―If today’s college graduates are to be positive
forces in this world, they need not only to possess
knowledge and intellectual capacities but also to see
themselves as members of a community, as
individuals with a responsibility to contribute to
their communities.” (Colby, 2003) [p. 7]
In Elementary Education we are committed to taking our
students from the textbook knowledge to the application of
that knowledge. Student feedback on course evaluations
indicated a desire for a field component in the Teaching of
Social Studies Content area.
That content consists of; Children Diversity and Learning,
Transformed Curriculum, Cooperative Learning,
Inquiry, Critical Thinking, and Democratic Citizenship.
They [students] wanted a way to see these items in action
and be able to contribute to them.
Service-Learning gave us the vehicle to align course
content and student outcomes with the opportunity to
reinforce Civic Involvement as stated in the course
syllabus. One of the primary outcomes is that we want
students to be able to ―analyze multiple perspectives as
they relate to diversity and be able to apply them to the
2. Do you have a volunteer opportunity to share with Buffalo State
College students? The VSLC posts all volunteer opportunities for
students using the Career Development Center‘s, Online Resource
for Career Advancement (ORCA).
3. To list your opportunity easily and quickly, simply login to
ORCA as an employer through the VSLC website,
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/vslc. Click on "Add/Review/Edit
postings". If you are new to ORCA, you can request a username and
password by filling out the Employer Request Form available on the
site. Or, if you prefer, you can email or fax the position to the VSLC
and we will post it for you on ORCA.
Thank you for considering Buffalo State College students!
1. Community Service Day is April
25, 2009. To participate, register
online at
buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/vslc;
call 878-5811, or visit CLEV306.
2. Student Groups: the VSLC has
staff available and would like speak
at your next meeting! Contact us if
your group is interested in learning
more about the Center and about
ways to connect with the
community.
3. Service-Learning award
nominations are due. See page 3 for
more information
4. Good luck on exams and best
wishes for a great finish to
the semester!
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COURSE TITLE INSTRUCTOR COMMUNITY PARTNER(S) DESCRIPTION
Art Education AED 302W Function & Practices in Art Education
Hayes, Shirley Ph.D School 30, Community Charter School, Buffalo Academy fo Visual and Performing Arts
Students offer art activities to children in an urban setting
Business BUS 320 Principles of Marketing Lai, Christine Ph.D. Violence Against Women on Campus (VAWOC) w/
Counseling Center Students will develop a market-ing plan(s) for campus initiative
BUS 320 Principles of Marketing McFarland, Diane Ph.D
American Cancer Society, Asarese Matters Recrea-tional Center, Junior Achievement, VA-WOC/Counseling Certer, We Care Block Clubs, Journey's End, International Insitute, Steel Plant Museum
Students will develop a market-ing plan(s) for area organiza-tions
BUS 327 Advertising Concepts and Prac-tices
McFarland, Diane Ph.D
to be determined Students work with area non-profits to help with their adver-tising objectives
Communication COM 301Intro to PR/Advertising Silverman, Deborah
Ph.D to be determined Teams of students prepare a
communication plan for a client
COM 308 Public Relations Writing Silverman, Deborah Ph.D
Journey's End Refugee Services, Kids Escaping Drugs, Loaves and Fishes, CEM, Steel Plant Mu-seum, Inc., The Morlock Foundation, American Can-cer Society, partners for Prevention, Cancer Screen-ing services of Erie Co., Upstate New York Trans-plant Services, We Care Neighborhood Block Club Assocciation
Students work individually to write news releases & other PR materials
COM 620 Public Relations Management Silverman, Deborah Ph.D
UNYTS, BEAM, Steel Plant Museum Teams of students prepare an in- depth public relations plan for their assigned agency
COM 431 Advanced Video Production Knowles, Marguerite M.F.A.
Hope Refugee Services, Griffiths Park, American Cancer Society
Teams of students prepare a short documentary for a local organization
Earth Science & Earth Science
Education
SED 200 Field Experience in Secondary Science Class
Lange, Catherine Prof.
First Hand Learning Students work on educational enrichment and environmental analysis and reports for partner agencies
Educational Computing
EDC 604 Authoring for Educators Gareau, Stephen Ph.D
Loaves and Fishes, We Care Neighborhood Block Club Association
Teams of students will build, update and maintain websites for community partners
Elementary Education & Read-
ing
EDU 310W Teaching Social Stucies in the Elem. School
del Prado Hill, Pixita M.Ed
Westminster Community Charter School Students worked designing social studies lesson plans that incorporated literacy
EDU 310W Teaching Social Stucies in the Elem. School
Cummings, Mary M.A. Hope Refugee Service, Peace of the City Homework Club
Students work with refugee students at Hope, and on ESL and tutring at the Homework Club
EDU211 Introduction to Literacy Sacks, Harriet M.Ed School 30, Let's Go to the Library Program w/Journey's End
Students complete 10 hours of literacy tutoring and read aloud for elementary grade students at BPS 30
Course Bulletin, Spring 2009 Service-Learning students participate in a wide arrange of service-oriented activi-
ties: leading activities for kids, developing marketing plans, writing news and press
releases; students design websites, teach dance classes and creative movement, ana-
lyze data and assist with program assessment. Below are listed this Service-Learning
courses, faculty, community partners and activities for the Spring 2009 semester.
Right, Harriet Sacks’ EDU 311 student introduces refugee youth to the library
Campus West Students work with after school BPS students
MUS 360 Secondary Instrumental Methods Hunter, Lisa Ph.D. Kenmore East Senior High School Students work with K-E stu-dents
Political Science
PSC 204 Political Statistics Baek, Kyeonghi Ph.D The Belle Center Students will assist partners in analyzing agency data
PSC 318 Democracy & Peace: The Urban Experience
McGovern, Patrick Ph.D
Coalition for Economic Justice Students work with the coalition with on-going projects
Social Work
SWK 319 Dynamics of Poverty Aviles, Christopher Ph.D
Various agencies Students complete 20 hours of service with an agency of their choosing which serves under-privileged populations
SWK 424 Intermediate Methods III Hilarski, Carolyn Ph.D FLY Afterschool Program, First Methodist Church, International Institute, Families Together in NYS, City-wide Citizens Empowerment, Erie County Care-giviers, BN Riverkeeper, None Like You, Journey's End, Junior Achievment, Schiller Park
Students prepare and present 3 presentations on a topic of inter-est related to social work
Sociology
SOC 250 Sociology of Buffalo Kreig, Eric Ph.D BN Riverkeepers, First Hand Learning, International Institute, Native American Community Services, PUSH, Junior Achievement, CEM Senior Center, Office of the Mayor, Division of Citizen Services
Students complete 25 hours of service with an area agency
SOC100 Introduction to Sociology Holleran, Beth M.S. Project Flight Students are assisting with the acquisition, cataloging and disbursement of books
SOC 312 Women in Society Holleran, Beth M.S.
SOC 240 Analyzing Social Problems Stewart, Ron Ph. D. Loaves and Fishes Students will be assisting at this free dining room
SOC 486 Practicum Welborn, Gary Ph.D Asarese Matters Recreational Center, Loaves and Fishes
Students plan and implement community building activities
Student Personnel Administra-
tion
CSP 623 Counseling Theory II Herdlein, Richard Ph.D
First Methodist, Belle Center, CEM Senior Center, Junior Achievement
Students work on counseling groups and individuals about issues related to future employ-ment and possible college
Theater
DAN 201 Teaching Creative Movement for Children
Guarino, Joy M.F.A. to be determined Students will work directly with children teaching creative movement
Fine Arts
FAR 103 Modeling Payne, Kenneth Ashford Hollow Foundation / Griffis Sculpture Park
FAR 240 Introductory Sculpture Payne, Kenneth Ashford Hollow Foundation / Griffis Sculpture Park
FAR 342 Intermediate Sculpture II Payne, Kenneth Ashford Hollow Foundation / Griffis Sculpture Park
FAR 343 Advanced Sculpture Payne, Kenneth Ashford Hollow Foundation / Griffis Sculpture Park
FAR 345 Figure Modeling Payne, Kenneth Ashford Hollow Foundation / Griffis Sculpture Park
FAR 440 Senior Studio in Sculpture Payne, Kenneth M.F.A.
Ashford Hollow Foundation / Griffis Sculpture Park