Service-Learning Course Designation Application

At UNCP, Service-Learning (S-L) is characterized as a pedagogical approach that seamlessly incorporates purposeful community service into the course curriculum. The course should integrate service activities that contribute to the achievement of learning objectives and address community needs, all while utilizing structured reflection methods. Faculty members are required to submit applications for a Service-Learning Fall or Spring Semester Designation each semester. These applications undergo approval by the S-L Faculty Fellows and are officially designated through Leadership, Learning & Community.

Three photos showing different courses doing service-learning. First is nursing, second is biology, and third is sociology

Designation Process Overview
Faculty interested in connecting a course to service-learning must complete an application each semester. Once the application has been completed, the service-learning oversight committee will review it to ensure all components are met.

The review process reviews three categories as listed below:

1. Community:
- Does the project description benefit the community and connect resources to provide support?
- Does the faculty member have a community partner already identified? If not, our staff will assist individuals with the faculty members.
2. Learning outcomes:
- Is there a clear connection between the service activities and the course's learning outcomes, fostering reciprocity between the course and the community?
3. Reflection:
- Does the application offer methods for reflection throughout the semester?
Semesterly Service-Learning Designation Application

Semesterly Service-Learning Designation Application

Service-Learning (S-L) at UNCP is defined as a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service into the course curriculum. The course must incorporate service that enhances the learning objectives and helps meet a need in the community while employing methods of structured reflection. Each semester, faculty must apply for a S-L Fall or Spring Semester Designation. Applications are then approved through the AS-L Faculty Fellows for official designation through the Office for Community and Civic Engagement.

Academic Service-Learning Application
Connecting with Community Partners

UNCP Serve is a web-based database for UNCP to pair students, faculty, and staff with meaningful service opportunities. Any UNCP student, faculty, and staff can log in using their UNCP credentials. This site serves as the hub for volunteer opportunities at UNCP!

On UNCP Serve, You can search for registered community partners to find potential partnerships. To search for community partners, click here.

Please get in touch with the Associate Director for Service-learning for assistance with making connections.

Evan Long, M.B.A.

Director for Leadership, Learning & Community

Dogwood Building, 16

910.775.4722

evan.long@uncp.edu
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