Service Learning through Partnerships Program (SLPP)

Program Description
The Service Learning through Partnerships Program (SLPP) offers service learning placements to current students enrolled in internship placement programs at partnering Bay Area academic institutions. Partnering institutions include: University of California, Berkeley, San Francisco State University, California State University East Bay, City College San Francisco, and Stanford University.

Program Components

Project placement: SLPP Interns are placed in various departments at UCSF to work in a specific area of interest with a site supervisor/role model.
Individual mentorship: Interns are offered individual mentoring sessions with the internship program director to identify goals and objectives for the internship and to assess further learning opportunities during internship.

Compensation
Most SLPP interns receive academic credit through their academic institution for their participation in this program.

Time Commitment
Applications are available through the internship placement offices at partnering institutions.

Application Process
Applications are available through the internship placement offices at partnering institutions.

Eligibility
Current students at partnering academic institutions are eligible for the service learning program.

Selection Process
Program directors at partnering institutions interview and select eligible students for this program. Selected students are then referred to the UCSF CoE for placement discussion and finalization.

Timeline
The timeline varies by academic institution.

Examples of Intern Projects

Conduct and compile evaluation of community programs
Research and develop community resource guide
Assist in the development of pilot program plans & documents

Women's Health Shortcuts

Service Learning through Partnerships Program (SLPP)