You are in the official 1997-98 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Students for Community Service
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
Joyal Administration, Room 256
(559) 278-7079
http://www.csufresno.edu/scs
J. LEONARD SALAZAR, Director
CHRIS FIORENTINO, Coordinator
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.
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 to:
- foster a sense of social responsibility and "community" among students
- provide university students with real-world learning opportunities
- to stimulate cooperation and coordination between institutions of higher learning and agencies traditionally responsible for the delivery of volunteer efforts and community services
- to substantially increase the community service participation of university students
Who Volunteers? Hopefully, you will volunteer. 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 people skills by working with others.
In addition to finding ongoing work for volunteers, SCS also 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! The staff and programs of nonprofit agencies
have suffered budgetary cutbacks, yet client needs have continued to expand.
As a volunteer you receive positive reinforcement and experience. Knowledge
gained as a volunteer does not end upon graduation. Your employer will note
that you are a doer. Your community will recognize a socially concerned
citizen. In these ways, both you and the community gain.
You can receive academic credit if you successfully complete the following course:
Com S 101. Students for Community Service
(1-3; max total 6 units toward degree electives)
Volunteer opportunities designed to develop skills and knowledge that promote responsible leadership and citizenship. Students obtain career-related work experience and an opportunity to supplement their academic education with a service-learning experience. Students must meet with the SCS coordinator at the beginning of the semester.
