Welcome to Service-Learning at the University of South Carolina

Whether you are a faculty member interested in creating a service-learning course, a student searching for service-learning activities, or a community agency looking for ways to connect with the university, the service-learning site is designed to provide you with initial information and “next steps” to further engage in service, scholarship, or community-based research at the University of South Carolina.

Our Mission:

The Carolina Service-Learning Initiative at the University of South Carolina seeks to engage students, faculty, and community organizations in service-learning partnerships by offering support in creating intentional service experiences that are integrated into curriculum across disciplines.

Service-Learning and Community Based-Research (CBR) Defined:

Service-learning and community-based research (CBR) are active teaching methods that integrate robust community service/research experiences with coursework to provide a context for and enrich an academic curriculum. The practices yield reciprocal benefits for all partners, meet community-identified needs, and provide structured time for students to think, talk and write about their experiences to facilitate critical thinking and practical knowledge.

Service-Learning Handbook and Faculty Resource Guide (.pdf)

Community Partner Servie-Learning Handbook and Resource Guide (.pdf)

Service-Learning Brochure (.pdf)

Service-Learning Newsletter
Fall 2009