How to use Triton Track for RSL

How to Use Triton Track for Reflective Service-Learning
http://eckerd-csm.symplicity.com/students
1. If you are a current Eckerd student, you already have an account! Log in using your Eckerd username
and password
2. Once logged in, go to the My Profile tab, where you’ll find Reflective Service-Learning located at the
bottom.
3. In the Reflective Service-Learning box, select “Add New Experience.”
a. For co-curricular RSL proposal:
i. Select Co-curricular RSL under “type of reflective service-learning experience.”
ii. Fill out proposal and submit
b. For academic RSL:
i. Select Academic RSL under “type of reflective service-learning experience.” Indicate
course name and professor, designate term, attach reflection document, sign, and submit
4. Once an experience is submitted, it goes to the Office of Service-Learning for approval. You will see
your service experiences listed on the Reflective Service-Learning tab, along with the status (pending,
approved, etc.).
a. If your proposal is rejected, you will receive an email notification with recommendations from
the Office of Service-Learning, and will be asked to resubmit after making changes.
b. To edit and resubmit, go to the Reflective Service-Learning section of your Triton Track profile.
You should see your experience posted. Next to the red Not Approved button, click on Edit.
Once you edit the proposal accordingly, click Resubmit at the end of the form.
c. The Office of Service-Learning will notify you via email if your proposal is approved.
5. Submit a Reflection (co-curricular):
a. Enter the total number of service hours completed.
b. Respond to the reflection prompts for each learning goal identified in proposal.
i. If you forgot which learning goals you identified in your proposal, you may review it by
going to the Reflective Service-Learning section of your Triton Track account. You
should see your experience posted. Next to the green Approved button, click on Review.
ii. Reflection prompts can be found on the Service-Learning website.
c. Submit
6. Service Hour Log
a. Add attachment to upload a scanned copy of your service timesheet.
7. Service Resume (optional)
a. You must have at least one approved RSL experience in your account in order to create a service
resume. Go to the Reflective Service-Learning section of your Triton Track profile. Click “view
all,” and to the right of the list of RSL experiences click the Create Service Resume button.
b. Select which experiences you’d like to include on your resume, and then click Create Service
Resume. You may then download an unofficial resume, or request and official resume.
c. Official resume requests must be approved by the Office of Service-Learning.
Tips & Tricks for Successful Completion of RSL
Reflective Service-Learning,
though technically a graduation requirement, is
an exciting opportunity for Eckerd students. Prior to senior year, students
participate in one or more approved RSL experiences, one of which must be
academic. The combination of experiences must amount to a minimum of 40
hours. Beyond volunteering or community service, RSL emphasizes the
connection between meaningful service and transformative learning. In order to
make the most of your RSL experience, try the following tips and tricks!
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Plan ahead. Since the RSL program requires completion of an academic RSL course, it’s important to start early.
During registration period, check to see which RSL courses are offered, that way you can locate a class of interest to
you. If not, plan ahead, in case you need to develop an independent study.
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Choose organizations and issues that interest you. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore organizations of
interest and issues of concern. Volunteering is an excellent way to get your foot in the door for a potential job or career.
It’s also a great way to test the waters in varying lines of work to determine whether or not it’s a good fit.
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Submit co-curricular proposals in advance. Because co-curricular RSL proposals require approval from the Office
Service-Learning, be sure to submit them in advance. In the event your proposal is rejected, you’ll appreciate the time to
edit and resubmit, or to determine a different project.
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Treat your service like a professional job. Be present, communicative, and hardworking throughout your RSL
experiences. Volunteer positions could turn into paid jobs after graduation. Your volunteer supervisor could also serve
as a reference when you apply to future jobs or graduate. Also, keep in mind that your engagement with the community
is helping you develop valuable real-world skills. Try to make the most of it.
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Carry your hours log with you. Be sure to bring your hours log each time you go to your service organization. This will
ensure that you are keeping a correct track of hours for each visit. Meanwhile, having your supervisor sign-off after
each visit will keep your log accurate and credible.
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Maintain a record of reflections. Upload reflections from Academic RSL courses into Triton Track- RSL, so they’re
easily accessible for review during your senior year.
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Be thoughtful in your reflections. The more effort you put into reflections as you go along, for both academic and cocurricular RSL experiences, the easier it will be to write your summative reflection paper during your senior year.
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Use all provided resources. The Office of Service-Learning has many resources to assist you in completing your RSL
requirement. Please be sure to check our website, or stop by the office in Brown Hall for additional resources or to ask
any questions!

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