Why Service-Learning?

There are many benefits to incorporating Service-Learning into your courses as Service-Learning is a method of teaching and learning that enriches academic experiences and life-long learning by engaging students in meaningful hands-on service in the community. Key components to Service-Learning include:

• Connecting Service with Learning - academically rigorous, meaningful service with a significant positive impact upon those involved

• Reflection - assessment of personal and community needs, relfection on participation, and evaluation of progress

• Reciprocity - both the student and community partner give and receive time, energy, knowledge, and creativity

• Critical Thinking - involvement in situations conducive to creative, effective problem-solving

• Social Responsibility - expansion of student's compassion, civic awareness, and desire to be engaged in the community

• Experiential Learning - use of direct experience and hands-on learning to develop skills useful in future careers, family life, and community involvement

• Needs-Based - project based on community-identified needs 

Please fill out this survey if you are currently working in a service learning class or project.

Developing service-learning courses.

Developing partnerships with agencies.