Service-Learning      August 2010.

"Service-learning means a method under which students learn and develop through thoughtfully organized service that: is conducted in and meets the needs of a community and is coordinated with an institution of higher education, and with the community; helps foster civic responsibility; is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students enrolled; and includes structured time for students to reflect on the service experience." --Series on Service-Learning in the Disciplines (adapted from the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993) A list of faculty members involved in Service-Learning at The George Washington University is coming soon. Many faculty across disciplines are utilizing this pedagogy in order to connect the academic learning in the classroom to projects in the community. http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/OCS/ServiceLearning/

"The Office of Student Activities is your connection to the community. The office maintains a database of community agencies, tracks service hours completed by students, plans several annual service events, and serves as a resource for anyone interested in community service.

SPOTLIGHT: VIRGINIA TECH

The mission of the Virginia Tech Service-Learning Center is to advance learning and deepen civic responsibility through the integration of community service with structured reflection and study. You can learn more about the Service-Learning Center's history and programs by visiting our website at http://www.vtserves.vt.edu. Descriptions of our key program areas is included below.

Through Outreach Virginia, the University of Virginia serves more than one million people through more than 400 public service and outreach programs every year. U.Va.'s Community Relations Office builds bridges between the University and the community by engaging in numerous outreach efforts.

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The Office of Student Volunteer Services exists to promote a culture of service at the College, increase participation in public and community service, and develop service involvement as an educational experience.

We Believe:

• Exposure to diverse populations enhances student learning and development,
• Participation in community service enables students to develop a greater sense of commitment to working to solve social issues that are a part of our communities,
• Community involvement establishes mutually beneficial partnerships for both students and community members.

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