It is the faculty members role to prepare students for engaging with the community.
Discuss with students your expectations for their behavior while in the community. Remind them that they represent Illinois State University, the department, and the individual faculty member as well as representing themselves. It is important for students to comply with organization expectations, policies, and procedures.
It is a best practice for students to be fully oriented to the organization and and social issue they will be engaging with prior to starting community work. Faculty are encourage to utilize the community partner in a co-educational role to deliver this information. Suggested topics include:
This can be done by inviting the community partner to class or having the class (or specific student group) visit the organization during the class period.