The College defines service as college-related activities where students physi­cally engage in a personal relationship with some identified agency external to Clarkson College. The purpose of this relationship is for both parties to mutually benefit either through direct physical interaction or intellectual exchange. 

  

As a graduation requirement, all students (on campus and online) must complete service hours, which are a component of specific courses as defined by each academic program. Graduates who do not complete the required number of service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts until the hours have been completed. Service hours accrued beyond the required number of service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate and Maltese Cross Medal awards. 

  

Students should submit a signed Service Approval Form to Registrar's office. The student and Agency/College Organizer must sign the form. 

  

A student in a dual program must complete the service requirements for the program requiring the greater amount of hours. Any additional required service hours for another program may be applied toward the Maltese Cross Certificate and Maltese Cross Medal awards. 

  

Clarkson College has two types of service opportunities: Service-Learning and Community Service.  

  

Service-Learning 

A credit-bearing educational experience that provides the opportunity for hands-on application of classroom-based learning. Students participate in an organized service activity in support of a Clarkson College related and coordinated/approved community agency(ies) or individual(s) external to the College, meeting identified needs and reflecting on the student's ability to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility in fulfillment of the Mission of Clarkson College. 

  

Community Service 

A non-credit-bearing based experience in which students, faculty and staff provide needed service in support of a Clarkson College related and coordinated/approved community agency(ies) or individual(s) external to the College, which is found to be beneficial to all parties and create an enhanced sense of civic responsibility in fulfillment of the mission of Clarkson College. This focus should stimulate new and current opportunities to enrich the health care related community service activities in which students, faculty and staff can be, and/or are currently involved. 

  

Effective Fall 2005, new students are required to complete a minimum of 75 percent of service hours in Service Learning. 

  

Service Learning Graduation Requirements 

Degree/Program	Service Hours
Diploma Programs	8 (6 Service Learning)
Associate Programs	15 (11 Service Learning)
Baccalaureate Programs  Nursing  Nursing Fast Track  Health Care Business:  ·    Management Major  ·    Informatics Major  ·    Health Information Management Major  Medical Imaging/PACS  3-year RT/MI  RN to BSN	30 (23 Service Learning)  15 (11 Service Learning)     30 (23 Service Learning)  30 (23 Service Learning)  30 (23 Service Learning)  15 (11 Service Learning)  30 (23 Service Learning)  15 (11 Service Learning)
Master's Programs  Nursing  Health Care Administration  RN to MSN	15 (11 Service Learning)  15 (11 Service Learning)  30 (23 Service Learning)
Post-Master's Certificate Programs	8 (6 Service Learning)

  

Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal. 

  

Additional information is located in the Service Learning/Community Service Program manual.