Project Design Protocol – Brainstorming Worksheet

A) Course & Partnership Exploration

1) Which of my courses, if any, is a good candidate for Service Learning?

2) Which organizations, agencies, or companies in the community could you partner with?

3) Identify at least three elements for successful community–university partnerships.

4) Discuss your ideas with the Director of Service Learning and share potential partners.

B) Syllabus Analysis

1) Identify one or more student learning outcomes that relate to a Service Learning activity.

2) How will this learning outcome be reflected in your syllabus?

3) Describe an existing in-class activity that develops this competency.

4) How is this activity currently assessed, and what percentage of the grade does it count for?

5) What will be the optional Service Learning project?

6) How will students reflect on the experience and connect it to learning?

7) How will the Service Learning activity be assessed?

C) Sample Project Designs

Campus Compact Syllabi Examples by discipline:
https://compactnationforum.org/resources/