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Alternative Break Program >> Faculty/Staff Learning Partners
What is a Learning Partner?
Alternative Break service trips are led by two student co-leaders. These students are responsible for the trip logistics, communication with the partner service agency, team development, and facilitating group reflection sessions. Each trip also has a faculty/staff Learning Partner. The Learning Partner participates as team member and is not responsible for the leadership or logistics of the trip.
Learning Partners add to the Alternative Break team by:
- Adding educational value to the trip by contributing their life and professional perspective.
- Being a "mature influence" to encourage students to make wise decisions
- Acting as a resource for agency site leaders by providing advice and/or support
- Building relationships with student trip leaders and participants while in a non-traditional role
- Encouraging long-term relationships between the ASB program and other JMU offices
- Serving as the legal representative of JMU for the trip in case of accident or emergency
It is important that Learning Partners participate in all team activities. This includes participation in all activities during the trip and several group meetings before and after the trip.
How do I get more information about being a Learning Partner?
Contact 540-568-6366 or e-mail asb@jmu.edu. You can also stop by the Community Service-Learning Office in Wilson 204. Two informational meetings will be held for those interested learning more about becoming a Learning Partner.
Interest Meetings will be held:
- October 2008, specifics TBD. Check back for more details
How do I become a Learning Partner?
Alternative Break student leaders invite a Learning Partner to join their service team. All faculty and staff interested in becoming a Learning Partner should complete the Learning Partner Application Form. This information will be placed in a resource directory from which students would then contact you.
Faculty Resources
(Alternative Break Roles and Expectations)
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