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What is Service Learning? Service learning integrates community service into academic coursework, whereby students engage in classroom activities and reflection related to the performance of local service projects within the course. Keelie

Essential Elements Part of an Academic Course Reciprocity Reflection integrates community service into academic coursework students engage in strategic classroom activities related to the performance of local service projects within the course Reciprocity addresses community-identified needs and heightens student civic awareness benefits both the student and community partner through reciprocity of needs Reflection involves structured, intentional reflection of experiences Individual Group Journal Paper Class Discussions Keelie

Student Benefits Make a Difference! Develops marketable skills Gets them out of the classroom, into real- world, hands-on experiences Receive class credit while serving the community Helps them think outside of themselves to see others’ perspectives Builds connections for job and internship opportunities Find their life’s passion Make a Difference! Susan

Service Learning Examples Public Relations Campaigns Art & Art History Public Service Announcements for non- profits Engineering capstone projects Tie Dye Socks to buy gift cards for teens in an area agency Business etiquette and training for high school students Translations Faculty bios on our website

How Do I Find a Service Learning Course?

What does the CSL Do? Assistant Director & Student Associate Located in College Hall Liaison between the UTA campus and community partners Community Partners Resource for faculty, staff, & students

Center for Service Learning Website CSL Website Center for Service Learning Website Susan

CSL Events & Resources Community Partner Breakfast – January Faculty Fellows Program Service Learning Awareness Campaign Branding Tabling events, giveaways, visibility Intern – Public Relations student Service Learning Showcase – April Presentations to students, staff, and faculty Resource Library – forms, books, etc. Keelie

CSL Student Ambassadors Info & Application

mavericks Lend A Hand MLH Facebook Page

Service Learning is a life-changing experience!