Expansion of student’s compassion, civic awareness, and desire to be engaged in the community
Project-based on community-identified needs.
Use of direct experience and hands-on learning to develop skills useful in future careers, family life, and community involvement
The student and community partner give and receive time, energy, knowledge, and creativity.
“Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.”
Faculty
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.
Community Partner
The community partnership is a crucial part of service learning. Community partners identify the need and are the link between the community for faculty and students.
Students
Service learning provides students with rich personal, intellectual, and social growth and development opportunities.
Expansion of student’s compassion, civic awareness, and desire to be engaged in the community
Project-based on community-identified needs.
Use of direct experience and hands-on learning to develop skills useful in future careers, family life, and community involvement
The student and community partner give and receive time, energy, knowledge, and creativity.