Service-Learning
"We know that service-learning benefits young people in a variety of ways. As individuals, service-learning improves self-esteem and self-confidence, and reduces involvement in risky behavior. As citizens, service-learning gives young people an increased sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to community involvement. As students, service-learning helps improve school performance and academic engagement."
Dr. William C. Richardson President & CEO Emeritus, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
(Source: http://learningtogive.org)
What is Service-Learning?
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning method in which students provide meaningful service in the community to help them better understand what they are learning in their college courses. Service-Learning is embedded in academic courses and focuses on critical thinking and problem solving, personal development and community responsibility.
Why should I be interested?
There are many benefits to participating in Service-Learning! Service-Learning helps you…
- gain deeper understanding of course content
- build career skills that will enhance your resume
- develop writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- learn how to communicate across cultures and generations
Successful service-learning students also have the potential to qualify for tuition waivers, paid student leadership positions, and various scholarships.
How do I get involved?
Service-Learning is offered as an optional assignment and students who participate can expect to service 20 or more hours per semester at community sites. Check out the current semester’s “course matrix”.
Service-Learning Process
- Orientation
- Registration
- Pre-reflection
- Service
- Reflection
- Evaluation
- Continued service and reflection
Service-Learning Fact Sheet
Download our Fact Sheet to find out more about student commitment to and performance in the community.
SERVICE-LEARNING PROCESS
S-L Course Offerings
S-L Sites (Community Partners)
S-L Calendar
Service-Learning Events
Laulima (for students) ~ Please contact kccserve@hawaii.edu for more info or access.
Laulima (for faculty) ~ Please contact facboba@hawaii.edu for more info or access.
Service-Learning Student Incentives Directory
SERVICE-LEARNING PATHWAYS
Service-Learning Pathways Model
Service-Learning Pathways Model Brochure
SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS and PROJECTS
International Café
Malama i na Ahupua'a
No Mo' Haus
Palolo Pipeline Program
Project SHINE
Related Links
Hawaii Pacific Islands Campus Compact
UH Manoa Service-Learning
UH Manoa Service-Learning Pathways
Learn and Serve America
Students in Service
Community College National Center for Community Engagement
HUD Office of University Partnerships
Peace Corps
