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Susan Campbell facilitating her workshop.
The Importance of Reflection in Service-Learning Tips for More Meaningful Reflection in the Classroom

Dr. Lynn Cominsky, voiced her frustration when attempting this critical part of the service-learning process: “Tell me something real; don’t just tell me what you think I want to hear.”  Recently, Dr.

SSU students leading their Roseland students shadows.
Shadow Day XII

“I took my group of students along with me on my everyday routine. I think it is very beneficial for them to see lecture halls, so they get a better idea of what attending classes is really like in college,” said Julianna Reed, a freshman at Sonoma State.   

View of the projector showing art before the Womxn of Color conference started.
Reflections from the Womxn of Color Conference 2019

The staff and VISTAs of the Center for Community Engagement attended the annual North Bay Womxn of Color Conference held at Sonoma State University. These are their reflections:

Student and community partner talking about volunteer opportunities.
Register to Recruit at the Part-Time Job, Internship & Service Fair

The Part-Time Job, Internship & Service Fair is a fantastic opportunity to promote your organization and recruit Sonoma State student interns and volunteers.

SSU students are pictured above reading and entertaining the elementary school students.
Book Buddies VII

Second and 3rd graders from Kawana Springs and Bellevue Elementary School partnered up with Dr. Jessica Hobson’s PSY 302 Lifespan Development service-learning class to participate in the beloved annual event, Book Buddies.

Tramaine Austin-Dillon is shown speaking about his experience teaching a service-learning course while Dr. Missy Garvin, presenter, listens.
Deepening Service-Learning with Missy Garvin

The faculty attending the Deepening Service-Learning workshop made clear commitments to deepening their service-learning practice and shared their plans in order to improve learning and community impact.

CCE attendants at COS 2019. From left to right: Damien Wilson, Caroline Bañuelos, Emily Acosta Lewis, Susan Campbell, Missy Garvin, and Merith Weisman
When the Firestorm Transforms: Becoming the Community Partner

Heading to my first-ever Campus Compact Continuums of Service conference, I admit to being both nervous and enthusiastic about the experience. I've recently been appointed as the School of Business & Economics' Community Engagement Faculty Fellow.

The students spent time in The Maker Space, where they conducted mini science experiments.
Discovery Day XVII

“All these students are able to take this time to focus on what they want their futures to look like.

Karin Cotterman, John Loggins, Jennifer Pigza, Erica Yamamura
Strengthening Community Relationships Through a Focus on Place

While attending the Continuums of Service conference in San Diego recently, I spent an insightful morning at a workshop entitled A Focus on Place: A New Paradigm for Community Engagement in Higher Education.

Members of the community are pictured engaged in conversation over tea and coffee.
A Brew-tiful Day at Just Coffee

“I think Just Coffee is a great opportunity to not only network, but to see what other people in the community are up to,” said Suzie Littlewood, an active goer of Just Coffee.