Service Learning
Service Learning is a pedagogy that enables and encourages a faculty member to develop innovative, meaningful learning experiences for students while creating real community solutions with a community partner.
![Teacher in front of board.](https://outreach-engagement.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3481/2025/02/0556_x347_34b9_9-1-2.png)
The community partnership is a key part of service learning. Community partners identity the need and are the link with the community for faculty and students.
![Woman handing items to a child](https://outreach-engagement.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3481/2025/02/Untitled_design__24_-removebg-preview-1.png)
Service learning provides students with rich opportunities for personal, intellectual, and social growth and development.
![Teacher with students in a lab.](https://outreach-engagement.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3481/2025/02/Untitled_design__22_-removebg-preview-1.png)