1. Susan

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. How Do I Find a Service Learning Course?

9. 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

10. Center for Service Learning Website
CSL Website
Center for Service Learning Website
Susan

11. 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

12. CSL Student Ambassadors
Info & Application

13. mavericks Lend A Hand
MLH Facebook Page

14. Service Learning is a life-changing experience!