229-333-2157 January 13, 2003
03-04
VSU to host service learning conference
Valdosta State University will host the third annual Georgia
Regional Academic Service Learning Conference on Thursday, Jan. 16,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Center.
Teachers and students from local elementary, middle and high
schools will present their service learning projects. Special
guests include 11 students from England and 15 students from the
U.S., who are participants in the International Service Learning
Exchange Project. They will share their experiences of working on
an international project that focuses on citizenship.
The goal of the conference is to promote service learning as a way
to increase student achievement and strengthen citizenship. It also
provides a forum to help K-12 students share their service learning
projects; and to provide contact information for university
students who want to be involved in service learning, as part of
their academic curriculum.
VSU, the Valdosta City School System, South Georgia P-16 and the
Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program are sponsors of the
conference.
For a complete schedule of events, contact University Relations at
333-5980.
