Community-University Partnerships & Service Learning (CUPS)
What is academic service-learning?
Academic service-learning refers to community
engagement which occurs in the context of an academic course or
project. Central components are reciprocity and academic
rigor: students' learning is deepened and enhanced by the
community engagement, and students' efforts benefit community
partners who are themselves central to the design of the
engagement project or service. Academic service-learning
includes community-based research projects, direct service as
volunteers, project-based work on behalf of organizations or
agencies: all guided by the principles of reciprocity and
rigor.
Benefits
Service-learning has been described as a "high-impact practice" with documented benefits to students, faculty, and community partners... Learn more>>
Best Practices
Scholars of community engagement have identified best practices for academic service-learning, including... Learn more>>
Theoretical Foundations
Service-learning has roots in John Dewey's applied... Learn more>>
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