Plan now for Spring 2010!
S.L.I.C.E is a 3-credit class in partnership with AmeriCorps/Project Ayuda Service-Learning in which students go outside the classroom to apply research, critical thinking and leadership skills to real-world problems.
Fifty students from PVCC, Glendale Community College and Scottsdale Community College will work in four teams during the Spring 2010 semester at PVCC and in San Diego, CA during spring break, March13-19, 2010. These student-lead teams will change your life as you are immersed in the conditions of families who live in poverty, homeless youth, victims of domestic violence, immigrants and refugees as well as the environment.
S.L.I.C.E. is a humanities lesson that encourages you to get involved with community agencies, learn more about social issues and take thoughtful action toward resolving them. It exemplifies PVCC’s philosophy of inspiring students’ to make positive social change through community involvement and commitment.
2010 Student leaders and teams:
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PVCC |
GCC |
Immigration/Refugees |
Lyndsey Grinstead |
Veronica Deniz |
Environment |
Derick Crowell |
Austin Mitchell |
Displaced Teens |
Sierra Schnoebelen |
Jacob Flint |
Homeless Kids |
Alyssa Huff |
Tyler Mitchell |
Participant must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in at least six credits as a PVCC, SCC or GCC student for the Spring 2010 Semester.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must have completed ENG 101 with a grade of “B” or better
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be eligible to apply to be an AmeriCorps Project Ayuda member (U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen and have a high school diploma or GED)
- Must be able to communicate with other students/participants.
- Must be able to work together in a group or team.
- Must be able to have photographs taken.
Want to participate in S.L.I.C.E.?
The application process for SLICE 2010 is closed. For more information contact the PVCC Service Learning Office, 602.787.7245.
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