For Faculty and Staff

SERVICE LEARNING - you've heard of it - is the latest teaching model that excites students, enhances academic learning, and prepares students for active citizenship as they contribute to the community. A win for students!  A win for the community!  And a win for faculty committed to excellent teaching!

SERVICE LEARNING links traditional academics with community service, enhancing and deepening classroom learning through thoughtful, collaborative engagement with community organizations and the people they serve. Using critical thinking, analysis and structured written reflection assignments, service-learning informs and enriches academic learning while encouraging students to develop a sense of civic responsibility.

INTERESTED INTEGRATING SERVICE LEARNING INTO YOUR COURSE?  SEE RESOURCES IN THIS MENU 

SAVE THE DATE: GULF-SOUTH SUMMIT ON SERVICE-LEARNING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 2010!
March 3-5, 2010, hosted by University of Georgia

Click here for more information on the Summit.

How we can help:

• Get tips for integrating service-learning components into your course

• Learn how to get your course designated as a Service-Learning Course

• See what's happening in Service Learning at UAB and around the country

• Browse materials available from UAB, funding resources, and suggested activites

• Check out volunteer opportunities in Birmingham  

• Explore Campus Compact, a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents — representing some 6 million students — dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education.

• Contact the Office for Service Learning for more information and assistance