The Work and Learn Program provides residential students with supervised practical work experience combined with academic study, building leadership credentials necessary for entrance into the job market. Students develop a sense of the importance and dignity of work as they assume vital "hands on" responsibility for the life of the University.
The Work and Learn stipend represents an opportunity provided by the University to the student to pay a portion of his/her room, board, and tuition charges through work performed for the University. Work and Learn also exposes students to volunteer agencies and social service programs in the local community, this enables students to be involved in hands-on experiences outside their normal disciplines, and to provide diverse opportunities that will enhance the students educational background and broaden their range of marketable talents.
All Lindenwood University students are arranged to participate in the Community Work Service segment of their Work and Learn Program during one semester of either their junior or senior year. This assignment will replace one semester of Work and Learn on campus. The student will work and average of 10 hours per week for 15 weeks, or a total of 150 hours, in the participating community service organization. The students account will be credited as though they were working on campus.
The student plays an important function in the success of the Work and Learn Program.
Students are responsible for:
Scheduling in advance the hours they will work.
Reporting for work at the correct time and remaining until completion of time. Working full hours of obligation with quality performance.
Informing the supervisor prior to expected time of arrival on the job if any difficulty in meeting work schedules. It is the responsibility of the students to keep supervisors informed of circumstances affecting their work.
Understanding the Work and Learn commitment portion of student aid packages. When work obligations are not fulfilled, maximum credit will not be allocated to the student account, and a balance will be due at the end of each month.
To find out more about the Work and Learn Program, call 636-949-4563.
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