1. Service Learning: Benefits for the University, Community, Students, and Instructor
Kelli Cole
Instructor of English
Assessment Research Analyst
University of Louisiana at Monroe

2. Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. (

3. University
Vision Statement
Strategic Plan

4. ULM’s Vision Statement
The University of Louisiana at Monroe strives to distinguish itself in preparing students for meaningful lives and service to humanity by excelling in student-centered learning – turning vision into action.

5. ULM’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: Enhance Student Growth and Success
Strategy: Encourage development of the student body, collectively and individually.
Objective 4.4: Achieve a student participation rate in service-learning/community service/volunteerism activities of 10% by 2013.
b. Increase the number of service-learning opportunities in class projects required in courses where students receive academic credit.
d. Improve and increase working relationships with non-profits to develop service opportunities.

6. Provides a free service for the organization
Community
Connects the community and the university
Provides a free service for the organization
Engages the citizens with both the students and the organization
Educate Community Members
New and fresh ideas

7. Students Fulfills a civic duty Facilitates a group environment
Supplies a real-life scenario
Engages Students with the community
Creates volunteer opportunities
Adds diversity to résumé

8. Instructor Engage in the Community Provide a Civic Service
Gain an outside teaching source

9. Group PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines
Handouts
Group PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines
Checklist
Audience Assessment Rubric

10. Questions?