What challenges do students encounter when doing service-learning?
During the semester, students will likely share with you the challenges they’re experiencing. These could include delays in hearing back from their organization and getting started with their work, difficulty fitting in their required hours, dissatisfaction with the work they’re being asked to do, or a lack of clarity about their role in the organization. If students approach you with concerns about their organization, you should work to address the situation as quickly as possible, either by communicating directly with the student’s supervisor at the organization, or by contacting us and letting your service-learning coordinator know about the situation so she can follow up. Our service-learning coordinators encourage students to contact them with any concerns, but because students see you more frequently, you will likely be the first to know when these situations arise. Because a semester goes by quickly, it’s imperative that any issues be resolved promptly. This will also help stude
