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2007-2008 Warren Wilson College Courses with Service-Learning Components
ECO 301, Microeconomic Theory
Professor Susan Kask
Students analyzed raw donor data at MANNA Food Bank to identify trends and consistent patterns, and then compiled their findings in a comprehensive report.
EDU 305, Educational Psychology
Professor Annie Jonas
Students assist teachers in classrooms at Evergreen Charter School and then teach one class period. In addition to this hands-on work, each student completes four hours of service to Evergreen.
Professor Mallory McDuff
Students developed environmental lesson plans and worked with several local schools and retirement facilities to teach class sessions based on water quality, community gardening, simple living, and Project WILD.
ENS 222, Community Organizing
Professor Mallory McDuff
Students conducted a needs assessment for Climate Corps by doing on-site interviews with local businesses and organizations. Students presented findings to a community meeting on Green Jobs.
ENS 426, Methods and Materials in Environmental Education
Professor Mallory McDuff
Students designed an on-site field experience at the WWC Garden for low-income senior citizens at Battery Park and Vanderbilt Apartment complexes. Community partners included Council on Aging and Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Students also organized a two-day “Where Does Your Food Come From?” for 3nd graders.
ENS 395, Ecology of Food
Professor Laura Lengnick
Students worked in four teams and undertook food-related fundraising and capacity-building projects for local agencies.
ODL 310, Initiatives
Professor Ed Raiola
Students designed and then facilitated a number of daylong team building programs for local Buncombe County schools and AB-Tech.
ODL 322, Challenge Course Facilitation and Management
Professor Marty O’Keefe
Students facilitated the challenge course for local 9th graders and individuals with disabilities.
PSY 203, Child Development
Professor Kathryn Burleson
Students volunteered at a variety of middle school mentoring and tutoring programs.
PSY 204, Adolescent Development
Professors Kathryn Burleson and Vicki Garlock
Students volunteered at a variety of agencies and schools that work with high school age youth.
PSY 205, Adult Development and Aging
Professor Kathryn Burleson
Students researched life stories of residents at Black Mountain Center and produced biographical ID cards to be used by Center Staff and Doctors.
PSY 298, Psychology of Creativity
Professor Kathryn Burleson
Students participated in creativity exercises at a facility for the elderly and vision-impaired, including the painting of a large mural for the residents.
SWK 201, Introduction to Social Work
Professor Lucy Lawrence
Students performed service work for a variety of agencies and organizations in the Asheville area. Service had to be in direct contact with people.
SWK 202, Skills of Helping Others
Professor Miriam Freeman
Students performed service work for a variety of agencies and organizations in the Asheville area. Service had to be in direct contact with people.
SWK 210, The History of Social Work and Social Welfare
Professor Miriam Freeman
Students conducted surveys of national food banks about methods and techniques of community food drives and gave the results to MANNA Food Bank’s Food Drive Committee.
SWK 305, Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Professor Miriam Freeman
Students performed intakes on Swannanoa residents who qualify for the Swannanoa Emergency Assistance Program.
SWK 420, Social Work Practice 2
Professor Lucy Lawrence
Students worked with the Swannanoa Community Council on organizational mission and vision, plus completed an organizational assessment.
WMS 401, Gender and Social Change
Professor Laura Vance
Students performed informal surveys of local pharmacies on behalf of Planned Parenthood to identify stores offering emergency contraception. Students will then assist Planned Parenthood in a letter campaign based on their findings.
WRI 142, Introduction to Writing for the Media
Professor John Bowers
Students created several media projects to be used by MANNA Food Bank in its community food drive initiative.
Students from Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies