Benefits of Academic Service Learning

Students benefit from Academic Service Learning by:

• Using newly acquired academic skills and knowledge in real life situations in their own communities.
• Participating in and understanding their social responsibilities to their communities.
• Acquiring skills and confidence.
• Displaying dependability, trustworthiness, and responsibility.
• Using critical thinking and problem-solving skills in completing assigned tasks.
• Gaining hands-on experiences.

Colleges benefit from Academic Service Learning by:

• Directly serving their communities.
• Breaking down barriers between the college and their communities.
• Fulfilling accreditation criteria.

Communities benefit from Academic Service Learning by:

• Establishing long-term relationships with students and the college.
• Utilizing the help of volunteers.
• Providing potential for future involvement.

Faculty benefit from Academic Service Learning by providing students the opportunity to:

• Learn more and retain it longer.
• Contribute more in classroom discussions.
• Develop positive attitudes toward learning.