Service Learning is a method of teaching which combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility.
Service learning involves students in organized community service that is directly linked to the curriculum and addresses local community needs. This learning experience provides multiple benefits to the students, including the enhancement of course-related academic skills, further development of critical thinking and social analysis skills, and opportunities for meaningful commitment to and civic engagement with the broader community.
Service learning can be a part of the course requirements, or can be self-initiated through an agreement between the professor, the student and the Service Learning Office.
Service Learning Committee: December 2003
