Service-Learning (for faculty)
Bring SERVICE into your class! Top 10 reasons why…

10. It will make you the teacher students will remember.

9 “Brings books to life and life to books”.

8. Provides opportunities for community agencies to participate in an educational partnership.

7. Provides experience for student’s future career choice.

6. Broadens students’ perspectives and enhances critical thinking skills.

5. Meets needs identified by community agencies.

4. Renews sense of community and encourages civic responsibility.

3. Encourages reflection of service experience as it relates to academic
work and life experiences.

2. Provides new areas for research and publication and increases
opportuntunities for professional recognition and reward.

AND the #1 reason… 1. Enriches your course content and connects real world to classroom instruction
Service –Learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service to the community.

For assistance and information in developing a Service-Learning course,
contact Maria Carra, Service-Learning Associate at 7-3868 or mcarra@binghamton.edu

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To subscribe to the BU Volunteer Programs Listserv:
Send an email to LISTSERV@listserv.binghamton.edu -
in the message body of the email type: subscribe OCCVOL-L email address Name, Example: subscribe OCCVOL-L bz12345@binghamton.edu John Doe

Organizations that would like to be included on the OCC Volunteer Programs website can fill out this form: Organization Form

For questions about community service, come to the Volunteer Programs Office located in the Campus Life office, UUEast-145. Meet with our staff or send an email to mbwillis@binghamton.edu we'll be glad to help!