Getting Started With Your Service Learning Placement

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    Leaving your name and contact information on the agency's signup sheet at the SERVE fair automatically guarantees you a placement with that agency.

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Getting Started With Your Service Learning Placement - Quiz
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First, watch the Prezi on the webpage for your service learning course. Then answer the 20 questions below, which should take about 3 minutes.
You must answer ALL questions correctly in order to pass.

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  • 2. 

    Anyone can come to the SERVE fair.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    This event is free and open to the whole community. If you are looking for an internship or group service project (or know someone who is), invite them to come to the SERVE fair with you.

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  • 3. 

    Where should you go to find a list of service learning placements which are preapproved for your course?

    • The Danna Center

    • Your course webpage on the OCELTS website

    • Your advisor's office

    • The library

    Correct Answer
    A. Your course webpage on the OCELTS website
    Explanation
    Each service learning course has its own web page which contains all the information you'll need for that particular course.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the main OCELTS event where students can meet agency representatives?

    • The orientation session

    • The town hall meeting

    • The SERVE fair

    • The Community Partners Council meeting

    Correct Answer
    A. The SERVE fair
  • 5. 

    Agencies will contact you directly if they want to offer you a placement.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the week following the SERVE fair, agencies will contact you via phone or email to offer you a placement. You should check your Loyola email account and your voicemails at least once a day throughout the placement offer period.

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  • 6. 

    There's nothing you can do to get a placement after the SERVE fair.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You should actively seek placement offers throughout the offer and acceptance period.

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  • 7. 

    My performance at my placement will go into my grade in my service learning class.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Agency supervisors will complete a standardized performance evaluation for each student placed at their agency. This performance evaluation goes to your professor and is calculated into your grade.

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  • 8. 

    If you don't get a placement offer from your favorite agency, what should you do?

    • File a grievance with the CELTS office in Bobet 113.

    • Nothing.

    • Start going to the same service learning agency as one of your friends or classmates.

    • Contact your backup options.

    Correct Answer
    A. Contact your backup options.
  • 9. 

    You can contact agencies you're interested in before the SERVE Fair.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Some agencies are very popular and have limited volunteer spots. It never hurts to reach out and make contact with your favorite agencies early. This shows initiative, which is a quality many agencies seek in volunteers.

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  • 10. 

    You can save all your service learning hours until the last month of the semester if you want to.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Although your exact service schedule is a matter of mutual agreement between you and your agency, you must spread your hours over a minimum of four weeks. Most agencies will expect you to spread your hours evenly over the whole semester or keep the same shift throughout the whole semester.

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  • 11. 

    If you receive multiple placement offers, what should you do?

    • You have to accept them all and serve at multiple agencies.

    • Pick the one you want and tell them you're accepting their offer.

    • Pick the one you want and tell them you're accepting their offer. Then notify any other agencies who offered you a placement. Then fill out your placement acceptance form online during the appropriate time period.

    • Choose the one that offers you the placement first, then ignore all the later offers.

    • Tell your teacher which one you want.

    Correct Answer
    A. Pick the one you want and tell them you're accepting their offer. Then notify any other agencies who offered you a placement. Then fill out your placement acceptance form online during the appropriate time period.
    Explanation
    You must do 2 things: (1) Tell all the agencies which offered you a placement yes or no. (2) Fill out your placement acceptance form online during the appropriate time period. Your teacher will get a list of confirmed placements for all students in the class.

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  • 12. 

    Once you choose the agency you like the most, you can start serving there.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You must first be offered a placement by the agency. Then you must submit an acceptance form. Once you complete preservice requirements and set your service schedule with your supervisor, you should begin serving.

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  • 13. 

    If you do not successfully complete your agency's preservice requirements, what happens?

    • Your placement offer is rescinded and becomes void.

    • You need to repeat the preservice requirements when it's convenient for you.

    • You will be withdrawn from your service learning class.

    • You will lose 10 points.

    Correct Answer
    A. Your placement offer is rescinded and becomes void.
  • 14. 

    If I don't like the placement I accepted, I can easily switch to another one.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Placements which have been offered and accepted are considered a commitment. Except in rare extenuating circumstances, placement switches are not permited.

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  • 15. 

    Where is the CELTS office?

    • Mercy Hall 102

    • Danna Center basement

    • Marquette 312

    • In the library on the 3rd floor

    • Bobet 113

    Correct Answer
    A. Marquette 312
  • 16. 

    When do you have to turn in your service learning timesheet?

    • Twice every semester, once at midterm and once on the last day of class

    • Every Friday during the semester

    • Never, your agency supervisor will do it for you

    • Once every month

    Correct Answer
    A. Twice every semester, once at midterm and once on the last day of class
  • 17. 

    Service learning is a course assignment and needs to be prioritized over nonacademic commitments.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Service learning is not something extra. It is part of your coursework, just like writing a paper, finishing a homework assignment, or studying for a test.

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  • 18. 

    You will be assigned to a service learning placement.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    You must be actively involved in not just choosing a placement, but also being chosen by a placement. No one will assign you to a placement.

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  • 19. 

    You must do TWO things before the end of the placement acceptance period.  What are they?  Check no more than 2 items.

    • Get and accept an offer from an agency.

    • Complete your first service learning shift.

    • Make a copy of your driver's license to give to LUPD.

    • Complete all training.

    • Submit a placement acceptance form online.

    • Turn in your timesheet.

    • Complete the self-assessment.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Get and accept an offer from an agency.
    A. Submit a placement acceptance form online.
  • 20. 

    Which of the following transportation supports are provided to students by Loyola's service learning program?

    • Prepaid gas cards for those who drive a private vehicle

    • Extra gas cards for carpooling and providing rides to other students

    • Skateboards you can borrow

    • Cycloserve, a free bikeshare program

    • Vans you can drive to your placement

    • Free taxi service to your placement

    • Bus/streetcar passes

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Prepaid gas cards for those who drive a private vehicle
    A. Extra gas cards for carpooling and providing rides to other students
    A. Cycloserve, a free bikeshare program
    A. Bus/streetcar passes

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