Designation and Criteria
To be considered for the Community-Based Learning (CBL) designation, faculty must generate a CBL designation proposal in the SAIL system, identifying the four components of a CBL course as listed in the criteria below:
1. Community engagement: Identify the partner(s) that students in this CBL course section will directly interact and engage with? Please include evidence of communication with the community partner.
2. Application and integration: Explain how students will engage with issues relevant to the community partner(s). Describe how students will apply theory and practice throughout this CBL experience.
3. Reciprocity: Using examples, describe how this CBL course offers value to the community partner(s), students and, if applicable, the instructor.
4. Reflection: Identify and explain how students will utilize guided reflection for their learning and growth throughout this CBL experience.
APPROVAL PROCESS
Step 1
Faculty completes community based learning (CBL) form in SAIL to indicate how the four CBL criteria are met.
Step 2
Completed CBL form reviewed by Unit Head and College Dean for approval of course.
Step 3
CBL courses can be sent to the University Curriculum Committee for approval.
Step 4
Designated CBL courses will be entered into Banner and visible to students for registration.