Faculty can request a Student Reflection Leader (SRL) through the OLSL to help facilitate the reflection portion of a service-learning course. SRLs are trained and paid by the OLSL. Both the faculty and the student must apply to be a part of the SRL program. View the SRL job description for more details.

Application for SRL Spring 2010

Applications for Spring 2010 are due by Wednesday, December 16 (last day of classes)

Alyssa Frady, Reflection Coordinator for the Peer Council, works with Student Reflection Leaders to develop their professional skills and provide support. She is a Special Education/Elementary Education dual major and is serving for a third year on the Peer Council.

Student Reflection Leader (SRL)

Position Description

Qualifications:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in SRL Orientation Meeting (date to be determined)
• Attend and participate in three monthly OLSL training sessions and one de-briefing session at the end of the semester
• Attend class meetings (schedule to be determined by faculty member and student) and service events (as outlined in the Faculty/Student SRL Agreement)
• Guide reflection activities that enhance students’ curricular learning through service
• Expected to work an average of 2-3 hours a week, not to exceed 40 hours total
• Facilitate end of semester service-learning student course surveys for OLSL
• Participate in an evaluation of the SRL program

Supervision:

The faculty member will direct and supervise your work, including a midterm and final performance evaluation. In addition, the OLSL supervises and supports your progress over the semester through monthly workshops and a de-briefing session.

Compensation:

$300.00 stipend payable at the end of the semester upon completion of your duties and responsibilities. (Student should contact OLSL prior to starting their position to confirm how among various options if the stipend might be distributed. We work hard to assure there are no conflicts with student financial aid and other issues.)

Benefits to Students:

This program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to develop their competency as leaders and educators among their peers through academic service-learning. Through the workshops provided by OLSL, students will learn how to facilitate written and oral reflections and have the opportunity to talk with and listen to fellow SRL about their experiences and challenges. Student Reflection Leaders are expected to work with the course instructor to plan and facilitate reflection, thereby providing them access to faculty mentorship and knowledge about how course plans are constructed.