You are in the official 1999-2000 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 1999-2000 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
At its first statewide conference, California Campus Compact presented the Institutional Award for Leadership in Service to California State University, Fresno. California Campus Compact recognized our campus for its success in establishing the Students for Community Service program and for the 300 percent increase in students involved in community service. More than 1,000 students are participating in volunteer activities through the program.
Community Service. Give just a little. Give a smile to someone who does not have one. Give a young boy or girl a big brother or big sister. Give food to the homeless. Give the meaning of words to someone who cannot read.
Before you leave this university, make a connection with Students for Community Service (SCS) and make a positive difference in someone's life.
SCS was established:
Who Volunteers? SCS hopes you will. If you enjoy the rewards of helping someone in need and are concerned with social issues, SCS can find a place for you to share your talents with others. In return, you will experience real-life situations that could help you decide what career path to pursue after college. You will also sharpen your interpersonal skills by working with others.
In addition to finding ongoing work for volunteers, SCS refers students to work at one-time events, such as blood drives, Kid's Day, or preparing and serving meals to the homeless.
Who Benefits? Everyone! Research has shown that students who are involved in community service activities during their undergraduate years significantly enhance many aspects of their personal, professional, and academic development. Service-learning approaches within the classroom have been shown to improve student learning and to enhance faculty teaching. Nonprofit programs and citizens of our community dramatically benefit from the service work of students. Community service and service-learning provide an opportunity for everyone to gain important benefits.
The university offers two courses in which you can receive academic credit for your community service-learning experience.
COM S 1. Community Service-Learning (1-3 units)
COM S 101. Community Service Internship (1-3 units; max total of 6 units can apply towards electives requirements)
The courses provide a community service-learning experience to help students develop personal, professional, and academic knowledge and skills. Students are required to complete a minimum number of volunteer service hours with a nonprofit agency of their choice. The required number of service hours is determined by the course and number of COM S 1 or COM S 101 enrolled units. For more information, contact the SCS coordinator or visit the SCS Web page. CR/NC grading only.
