Maryville College Student Literacy Corps
Mission Statement
The Maryville College Student Literacy Corps promotes literacy awareness through the empowerment of people by means of knowledge.
About the Student Literacy Corps
The MCSLC is a ten-year-old program designed and run by Maryville College students. The purpose of MCSLC is to (1) provide literacy education to undereducated citizens of Blount County and (2) provide Maryville College students with the opportunity to give back to the community. The Corps is composed of a student-run executive board of 12 members. Currently the Corps has over 90 student members; these members volunteer at tutor sites within in Blount County, which are of all literacy levels. The Corps is trained in the Spring and Fall semesters, and the trainings are designed to familiarize the students with the sites, prepare them for their service work, and answer any pertinent questions about our program. The majority of the Corps members tutor an average of two-four hours per week at four major sites.
The Student Literacy Corps is an organization created and maintained by the students. The board of directors consists of one coordinator, a Blount County Justice Center (jail) coordinator, two MC Families coordinators, an Adult Basic Education coordinator, a Bradford liaison, a Bonner liaison, a Reading First Coordinator, a special events coordinator, and a publicity director.
Student Literacy Corps Requirements
- Tutor at least TWO hours per week at a MCSLC approved placement
- Attend one Student Literacy Corps literacy function per semester
- Attend one Literacy Corps fundraising event per semester
- Attend either the fall or spring training annually
Quotes
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has"
Margaret Mead
“ Education is empowerment; it is the key to a better life.”
Taylor Fields
