Why Service Learning?
A great "hands on" experience for students in any class, service learning assignments are tailored to your courses, students' learning styles, and teaching methods. Reflection activities before and after the service experience, along with learning assessments, ensure that students connect the service experience to your learning objectives.
Our Services
The coordinators offer the following support for faculty who want to use service learning in their courses:
* Specific service opportunities with vetted community organizations
* Help designing assignments, projects, reflection activities, etc..
* In-class Service Learning orientations for students
* On-site student support
* Waivers, application forms, and instructional materials
* Service Learning workshops/discussion groups for faculty and staff
* Extra- and co-curricular volunteer opportunities on campus, in the community, and around the country
The Service Learning Coordinators have helped faculty coordinate assignments in a number of disciplines:
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Math
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Spanish & other World Languages
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Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
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Physics
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Engineering
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Computer Science
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Chemistry and Biology
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Graphic Design and Architecture
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and many others...
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as well as in programs like Learning Communities, FYE, Summer Bridge, Gateway, and Transition. They also coordinate College-wide volunteer programs like Smart Snacks, Alternative Breaks, and Days of Service.
What is Service Learning?
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A teaching method that achieves educational goals through community service that addresses real community needs and reflection assignments that demonstrate student learning
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A form of active learning that values critical thinking and problem solving
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A pedagogically sound approach linked to higher GPAs, increased student retention, and enhanced civic engagement