The SU Literacy Corps does fantastic work tutoring at local schools. Last fall 180 active members went to 44 different sites, tutored over 7,000 underprivileged students, and logged almost 40,000 hours. The SULC operates both fall and spring semesters, as well as through the summer.
To become a member, an SU student must have federal work study, as well as demonstrate:
-Ability to work with and understand students from a wide variety of backgrounds
-Appropriate level of professionalism and demeanor-Dependability in keeping to scheduled work hours and punctuality
-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
-Adaptability to unexpected events
-Ability to take feedback in a constructive manner
Contact information is:
Center for Public and Community Service
237 Schine Student Center
Voice: (315) 443-3051
E-mail: cpcs@syr.edu
FAX: (315) 443-3365
S.U. Literacy Corps
E-mail: literacy@syr.edu
Pamela K. Heintz – Director
Roberta Gillen – Assistant Director for Literacy Initiatives
Liz Occhino – Assistant Director for Service Learning
Barbara J. Stivenson – Administrative Specialist
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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