Update: Registration for this year’s Students in Service opportunity is now closed.
Donating your time in the community could help cover the cost of your education. ACC has received a grant from the Texas Campus Compact-Students in Service program, which provides tuition funds for students who volunteer in public schools. Participants help promote access to higher education by teaching and mentoring in local classrooms.
Students selected to take part in the program are required to complete 300 hours of service over the course of a year, with 80 percent of their time spent working directly in the schools and the remainder spent on professional development. Students gain teaching experience in small-group settings, perform outreach activities, and attend training seminars. Upon completing the hours, students receive a $1,175 tuition voucher.
There are three information sessions for interested students.
- 4-5 p.m. Thursday, September 29, at Round Rock Campus (Building 2000, Room 2313).
- 1-2 p.m. Monday, October 3, at Eastview Campus (Building 8000, Room 8106)
- 10-11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, at South Austin Campus (Room 1204)
“This program not only gives our students real-world experience but also the satisfaction of directly and positively impacting the lives of younger students,” says Dr. Giao Phan, chair of ACC’s Education Instruction Department.
The program is scheduled to launch at the end of the fall semester or in January.
This is ACC’s second consecutive year to take part in the Students in Service program, and ACC is one of nine Texas colleges and universities chosen to receive the grant this year.
“These nine schools bring amazing energy and committed students to address the needs of communities across the state, and we’re looking forward to everything that we’ll be able to accomplish together,” says Patricia Potyka, executive director of Texas Campus Compact.
More than 70 private and public higher education institutions statewide are members of Texas Campus Compact, a non-profit organization that promotes service learning. Service learning programs have become increasingly popular on campuses nationwide as a way for students to earn credit or stipends in exchange for volunteering in their community.
For more information on ACC’s Students in Service program, contact Tennille Harris at 223.9228.
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By Thanh Dat NGUYEN September 29, 2011 - 11:14 am
I will be at Round Rock information session at 4PM.(09-29-11)
Thanh Dat NGUYEN
By Taylor October 1, 2011 - 12:33 pm
I already volunteer and substitute teach in my local school….can anyone tell me if this qualifies?
By Dr. Giao Phan October 3, 2011 - 8:33 pm
Taylor,
In response to your question, the volunteer work in the public schools would fit the requirements of the TXCC SIS program. Substitute teaching will not count.
By Fran October 5, 2011 - 9:19 am
I can not attend these information dates, are there going to be any more? Also do you have to be an education major to receive the tuition voucher?
By Dr. Giao Phan October 6, 2011 - 11:40 am
Fran,
The orientation on Saturday will the last one for this year’s grant. Attending an orientation session is a mandatory component of the program.
You don’t have to an education major to participate in the TXCC SIS program.
By Lora October 7, 2011 - 12:10 am
Is this program only for students who are choosing teaching as a degree?
By ACC Staff October 7, 2011 - 9:54 am
Lora,
You don’t have to an education major to participate in the TXCC SIS program.
By Renee Bentler October 7, 2011 - 10:57 am
Is there an age requirement? I am starting a second career, and want to make sure that this could be an appropriate option for me.
By Mary October 7, 2011 - 12:42 pm
Question: Are the times flexible when we can go and do the community service or is it certain times and dates? What if we have a class to attend at a time we need to do the service
By Dr. Giao Phan October 7, 2011 - 10:17 pm
Renee,
The times are flexible. We will schedule your service learning hours during the times you don’t have class or work.
By Dr. Giao Phan October 7, 2011 - 10:18 pm
Renee,
There isn’t an age requirement.
By vanessa October 8, 2011 - 1:30 pm
if we werent able to attend the required orientation we cant participate in the program ?
By AA October 9, 2011 - 9:22 pm
What other texas schools have this grant?
By Rita October 11, 2011 - 4:15 am
I missed this opportunity is there another time to meet.
By Andrea October 12, 2011 - 5:44 pm
I would also like to know if you can still be eligible for the program if you didn’t attend any of the sessions. I just found out about the opportunity. What time is the contact person Tenille Harris available? And at what campus?