JAN 313 - Lasallian Service Internship

Instructor: Carrie Davis
Email:  cak6@stmarys-ca.edu

The Lasallian Service Internship (LSI) course, a tradition at Saint Mary’s College since 1985, provides opportunities for students to engage reflectively with organizations that directly serve economically poor and marginalized populations, actively participate in community with each other and their assigned organization, and explore these experiences through the lens of the Lasallian mission.
 
Each student enrolled in the LSI course is matched with one of several local organizations (traditionally including a preschool, middle schools, a high school, a senior center, and social service agencies), and prepares for their engagement experience through 1 site-specific orientation in the fall, and 3-4 days of class and accompanying assignments during Fall and/or Jan Term. All other days (Monday-Friday, usually) during Jan Term students spend approximately 6-7 hours per day at their assigned organization. 
 
Students check in at least weekly with their on-site supervisor, complete weekly readings and reflections, and meet as a class once a week for a potluck dinner and discussion. A final paper captures students’ experiences and significant learnings connecting the course content with those experiences.

 

Prerequisites & Notes
Students must attend 1 Information Session, complete a brief application, and participate in an interview (used to assist in site placement process). See LSI webpage for details: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/offices-services/mission-ministry-center/lasallian-service-internship-lsi

  

Credits: 3-CU + 1-CU EL