Download this informational PDF for Fall 2008
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What is Service Learning?
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How is Service Learning unique at Fordham's College of Business Administration?
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What is required of the student?
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How do I sign up for the program?
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What types of courses can I connect this to?
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When does the program begin?
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What kind of work will students do?
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What community agencies will students be working with?
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Do students receive course credit for participating?
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Is the program only for CBA students?
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What should my weekly e-mail update include?
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What do I do when I complete my service hours?
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What other opportunities for service are there?
What is Service Learning?
Service learning is a program that combines SERVICE and LEARNING in intentional ways. It allows students to provide an important service to the community while gaining specific expertise through career related activities. Students add a service element to sponsored, relevant courses, combining their classroom knowledge and specific course expertise. In the process, they provide assistance to a disadvantaged community.
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How is Service Learning unique at Fordham's College of Business Administration?
Students work directly with local community agencies on business-related issues and provide assistance in the form of research or special projects to address those issues.
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What is required of the student?
Students are required to perform 40 hours of on-site service during the semester at one of the selected agencies. In addition, students must:
- Submit a weekly status report e-mail every Sunday
- Attend an assessment seminar at the beginning of the semester
- Schedule and complete an exit interview
- Complete any additional requirements assigned by their professor
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How do I sign up for the program?
Business students interested in Service Learning should complete the agreement form and/or contact Professor Combellick directly. (See the Contact Us section of this site).
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What types of courses can I connect this to?
Our program is for undergraduate business students only. A separate Service Learning program is available for non-business students. The course that should be connected to service learning also needs to be something from the CBA program. See the following list for examples.
ECRU 1100 |
Basic Macroeconomics |
ACBU 2222 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
ECRU 1200 |
Basic Microeconomics |
ACBU 2223 |
Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
MTRU 1108 |
Math Methods in Business I |
CMBU 2665 |
Business Communications |
MTRU 1109 |
Math Methods in Business II |
BLBU 2234 |
Legal Framework of Business |
ICBU 2300 |
Information Systems |
DCBU 2342 |
Statistical Decision Making
(or ICCB 2300) |
MKBU 3225 |
Marketing Principles |
MGBU 4441 |
Business Policy |
DCBU 3438 |
Introduction to Operations and Production Management |
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BABU 3443 |
Ethics in Business |
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FNBU 3221 |
Financial Management |
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MGBU 3223 |
Principles of
Management |
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When does the program begin?
Service periods begin at the start of each semester. Students generally work about 3 hours per week over the course of the semester. Students who complete their service hours can stay on as volunteers as long as they like.
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What kind of work will students do?
CBA Service Learning attempts to provide valuable business related services to our community agencies while assisting in the student's career development. Previous student assignments have included:
- Serving as a business liaison
- Planning fundraising initiatives
- Developing websites
- Designing instructional courses
- Developing business plans
- Writing grant proposals
- Assisting the business activities of a non-profit agency
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What community agencies will students be working with?
Students work with local agencies that handle issues like:
- Employment placement
- Volunteer recruitment
- Affordable housing
- Environmental issues
- Health care
- Student mentoring
- Non-profit management
Specific information on suggested agencies is available on the Agencies page of this site.
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Do students receive course credit for participating?
Yes, one course credit will be awarded and graded by the course instructor as a separate grade. Service learning for one credit can be a part of the student's schedule for a maximum of three terms.
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Is the program only for CBA students?
Our program is for undergraduate business students only. A separate Service Learning program is available for non-business students.
We occasionally have opportunities for additional community service. These appeals for volunteers are not directly part of Service Learning and are open to all students regardless of school.
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What should my weekly e-mail update include?
The weekly update form is designed to help you reflect on the work you are doing. It also allows program directors, agency contacts and your course instructor to monitor your hours and progress.
The online reports are due every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. and should include:
- How many hours you worked that previous week
- The types of work you did
- Any reflections, thoughts or problems you want to discuss
You should submit your e-mail using our Online Form (Available once logged in)
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What do I do when I complete my service hours?
Students should work with their agency managers to conclude the service period. Students who complete their 40 hour commitment have the option to stay on and continue volunteering for as long as they like.
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What other opportunities for service are there?
CBA Service learning encourages students to seek other opportunities to serve our local community. We occasionally receive requests for other volunteer opportunities which we will pass on to our participants. Other opportunities might include:
- Bringing a group of students or children to a Fordham event
- Helping to organize a food or clothing pantry
- Tutoring or mentoring a child or adult
We are happy to post any opportunities for service on our site. Students may also check with Fordham's Community Service Office for additional opportunities to serve.
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