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Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2025

Service Learning Practicum (Online)

HONR 3800-H01

Course: HONR 3800-H01
Credits: 3
Term: Fall Semester 2025
Department: LIB
CRN: 32922

Course Description

Service Learning Practicum offers you an opportunity to connect classroom content with real-life experiences. It provides an opportunity to learn about responsible citizenship through collaborating with members of the community. You will primarily work through Canvas and meet in-person or online with the instructor and at least one peer occasionally throughout the semester. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Registration Restriction(s): Acceptance into Honors Program; Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3 

Required Texts

There is no required text for this course.

Learning Outcomes

You will identify one SUU essential learning outcome (See SUU essential learning outcome definitions.) to incorporate into your learning and service experiences. Additionally, the following learning outcomes will be assessed:
Communication: Students develop and express ideas and will be able to do so in a variety of ways, namely in writing, by speaking, visually, kinesthetically, through design or aurally. (Engagement with honors peer and service provider)
Civic Engagement: Students demonstrate that they possess the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make a difference in the civic life of their community and to promote the enhancement of the quality of life in a community through both political and non-political processes. (Engagement in community service.)
Critical Thinking: Students demonstrate disciplined processes of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. (Engagement in community service and research related to the service experience.)

Course Requirements

Course requirements include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
Peer interactions: You will share your experiences with other students in our class, forming a community of learners. 
Proposal: You will submit a proposal for the service and learning that you will engage in during the semester. This is due by the end of the second week of the semester.
Regular Service Logs and Reflections: You will complete a minimum of 10 service hours for 1 credit, 20 service hours for 2 credits, 30 service hours for 3 credits.
Service Provider Interview: You will interview the manager or administrator at the site where you are providing service.
Final Reflection/Paper: Synthesizing information gained through research (five academic articles), interview, and reflection you will write a five-page (for 1 credit) comprehensive reflection/paper.
Supervisor Evaluation: Your supervisor for the service you provide this semester will write an evaluation of your efforts in their organization.

Course Outline

Please click on the following link to view the HONR 3800-H01 Service Learning Practicum course schedule.

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

Instructor's policies on grading, late assignments and/or makeup work, and other related expectations:
Class Behavior: Professional ideals will be upheld in our class throughout the semester, demonstrated by respectful dialogue, an affirmation of all identities, and high expectations regarding behavior. I understand that you are much more than a student and I commit to doing my best to support you both inside and outside of the classroom. While providing service to the community, you are expected to be professional, respectful, collaborative, and communicate effectively. You are a representative of the honors program and should behave as such.
Grading Policy
This course is pass/fail. If you complete all course assignments at high quality, you will pass the class.
Variable Credit
This class is a variable credit course. Students can earn 1, 2, or 3 credits during the semester as outlined below:
1 credit: complete 10 service hours and all assignments
2 credits: complete 20 service hours and all assignments, increasing the length of your final paper to 8 pages and 8 sources.
3 credits: complete 30 service hours, all assignments, increase the length of your final paper to 10 pages and 10 sources including one book selected in consultation with the instructor.
Writing and Grammar
Competent writing skills are imperative in nearly every sector of the working world (http://www.inc.com/kaleigh-moore/study-poor-writing-skills-are-costing-businesses-billions.html). Consequently, written work and communication is expected to be concise, well organized and with minimal errors (please proof-read and use spell check!). Grammar and professionalism will be criteria for grading on all assigned written material. For additional writing resources and assistance, visit the SUU Writing Center (http://suu.edu/hss/english/writingcenter/) or the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/). 
Questions/Concerns
I will always find time to assist students outside of class.  Please talk to me during the semester if you’re feeling stuck, unclear about a topic, concerned about your grade, unhappy about an aspect of the class, dreaming about your next outdoor adventure, can’t find someone else to talk about your love of photography, etc. Don’t wait until the end of the semester to see me if you’re having difficulties early on, and please bring concerns to my attention in a timely manner so I may make a reasonable effort to address them. Additionally, you can always go to the Library Department Chair, Phil Roche (roche@suu.edu), if you feel uncomfortable coming to me. We want to make sure you are getting the answers you need to any questions or concerns you are having within the Honors program.
Extra credit
Students may receive extra credit for each A.P.E.X. event, Pizza and Politics, or Entrepreneurship Speaker Series they attend throughout the semester.
To receive extra credit, submit to Canvas notes on the event and a 1 page summary of the event you attended within a week of the event. Students should acknowledge how this information is relevant to their lives and education.
Class Statement on Generative AI
Within this course, you are not allowed to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) applications to create, draft, or complete the majority of the assignments. However, there are some assignments that indicate AI is allowed. Within the instructions of those assignments you will find directions on how and why AI is allowed as part of that specific assignment. If you are unsure if you can use AI applications as part of the assignment, please reach out to me via the General Q&A Discussion board or by emailing me directly.

Attendance Policy

Attendance: The majority of work for this course will be done through Canvas. You are expected to meet with the instructor at least twice during the semester. Please schedule appointments with Katie during her office hours by appointment using the following link: https://katieenglert.youcanbook.me. (please indicate if you want to meet virtually or in person in her office (LIB 307B). If the office hours do not work, please email Katie with time options that might work for you.

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.