Trainings and RAP Sessions

Trainings and RAP Sessions
for students in service-learning classes or the Scholars program

If you don't see dates and times listed below, check back later for the new schedule. If you have questions, call the Career and Community Learning Center's office in 345 Fraser Hall at 612-626-2044, or email csltrain@umn.edu.

Trainings

Community Involvement in Practice:
Recommended for students new to community work. This session will emphasize the practical skills needed to be successful in any community involvement experience.

Critical Perspectives on Community Involvement:
This session is recommended for students with significant past experience with community work and/or service-learning. Participants will learn to problematize "service" and think critically about their experiences.

Minnesota Literacy Council: Tutor Training
This training is designed specifically for those students who will work with adult English Language Learners throughout their service-learning experience.

Reflection, Action, Partnership (RAP) Sessions
for students in the Scholars Program

RAP sessions allow Scholars Program students to get together to discuss the challenges, inspiration and goals of their community work. They're led by Scholars participants, and the topics change each semester. Attending a RAP session and writing a summary will count as one of the 6 required Scholars Program reflections.

The Revolution is Personal!:
Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Act Your Age!: Working with Young People Across the Spectrum:
Thursday, November 12, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Integrative Community Engagement Project (ICEP) Workshop:
Tuesday, November 17, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Change Through Business:
Friday, November 20, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

"Development:" Ethical Implications and Justifications:
Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Integrative Community Engagement Project (ICEP) Workshop:
Friday, December 4, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm