Title
Expanding Education through Service Learning
Topic
Other (Pease specify in the box below)
Other Topic
service learning
Panel Title
Serving Students
Session Abstract
Service learning opportunities link classroom learning with service to the community. In this session we will describe a service learning project designed to enhance the goals of an undergraduate literacy course and provide a needed service to local schools and organizations. We will (1) share the benefits of this experience for undergraduate students, faculty, and the community partners; (2) discuss the services provided by the Center for Career and Civic Engagement; and (3) provide guidance for faculty interested in adding service learning to their coursework.
Keywords
service learning, community outreach, education
Location
DiGiorgio Campus Center 221
Start Date
24-3-2017 3:30 PM
Expanding Education through Service Learning
DiGiorgio Campus Center 221
Service learning opportunities link classroom learning with service to the community. In this session we will describe a service learning project designed to enhance the goals of an undergraduate literacy course and provide a needed service to local schools and organizations. We will (1) share the benefits of this experience for undergraduate students, faculty, and the community partners; (2) discuss the services provided by the Center for Career and Civic Engagement; and (3) provide guidance for faculty interested in adding service learning to their coursework.
