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Currently the Center for Social Concerns works with six Community-Based Learning Coordinators (CBLCs) in local partner agencies. The CSC understands that the formal education of students who become involved in the local community extends beyond the classroom and that the students encounter people in the community who become their teachers as well as their supervisors. The Community-Based Learning Coordinators who work with the Center for Social Concerns are a great resource to students, and it is a pleasure to introduce students to some of the finest teachers in South Bend. The CBLCs are available to help students find placements in their agencies that meet both the needs of the community-based organization and the student. They are aware of the importance of finding ways to connect the students' real life experiences with their academic work. In addition, they are committed to making reflection a part of the student's experience in their organizations.
In addition to working with students, the CBLCs serve as resources to faculty by assisting them in creating course related community-based learning opportunities. The Center for Social Concerns is able to inform and educate students, faculty, and staff about community service and social action because of this valuable resource. The Community-Based Learning Coordinators are willing and able to find the right placements for students who come to them either individually or as part of a course related assignment.
Below are the different sites in South Bend where the CSC partners with Community-Based Learning Coordinators.
AIDS Ministries/AIDS Assist
Debra Stanley
Consultant
201 S. William Street
South Bend, IN 46601
234-2870 ext. 1151
http://www.aidsministries.org/
Center for the Homeless
Peter Lombardo
Director of Community Involvement
813 S. Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
574-282-8700 ext. 81322
plombardo@cfh.net
http://www.cfh.net
La Casa de Amistad
Rebecca Ruvalcaba
Director
746 South Meade Street
South Bend, IN 46619
574-233-2120
http://www.lacasadeamistad.org
LOGAN Center
Shelly Zabukovic
Volunteer Coordinator
2505 East Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46615
574-274-6210
szabukovic@LoganCenter.org
Robinson Community Learning Center
Christy Burgess
Associate Program Director for Volunteers & Performing Arts
921 North Eddy Street
South Bend, IN 46617
631-9425
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center – Community Outreach
Michelle Peters
Director, Outreach Services
420 West 4th Street; Suite 201
Mishawaka, IN 46544
574-252-0361
petermic@sjrmc.com
http://www.sjmed.com
