Office of Service-Learning
& Volunteer Programs
West Chester University
238 Sykes Union
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-3379
OFFICE HOURS (B 19 Killinger Hall):
M-TH: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
F: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mid-August to Mid-May
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For Faculty
What is Service-Learning?
The Points of Light Foundation describes this teaching option as the linking of two words:
- Service: Students provide valuable services to their community; and
- Learning: Students reflect on that experience in structured ways that enhance their learning.
This growing area in higher education is distinguished from other experiential education approaches by benefiting both the provider and the recipient of the service.
Why do Service-Learning?
WCU Faculty report benefits that include more engaged learning and students having a better understanding of the course goals. In additions, it is energizing, meets the University Plan for Excellence goals and can assist in the tenure and promotion process.
WCU Student Learning Outcomes Assessment projects show the following benefits:
- builds critical thinking skills
- enhances academic performance
- fosters engaged learning
- promotes active citizenship
- improves self-esteem and self-concept
- develops a service consciousness and ethic
- exposure to diversity and a global society
- teaches leadership skills
- increases a sense of social responsibility
- provides career exploration and insight
In 2011-2012 students contributed 344,603 hours of service, with 278,477 hours from Service-Learning courses.
Resources
The office has many publications including workbooks and sample syllabi from WCU faculty and others for you to borrow.
Service-Learning Resources
Favorite Links
PA Campus Compact
Campus Compact - includes example syllabi
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
PHENND (Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development)- includes example syllabi
Forms
- Service-Learning Time Sheet for Class
- RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES
- SAMPLE SERVICE-LEARNING CONTRACT
- Monthly Service Report Form (All student organizations & residence halls must report any completed service each month. It is a simple form.)
WCU Service-Learning Workgroup
Your resources for questions and expertise..
Service-Learning Workgroup 2010- 2011
Conveners: Director Office of Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs, B-19 Killinger Hall, x3379,
Dr. Martin Helmke, Service-Learning Faculty Associate & Dept. of Geology, x3565
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Assessment
Class Service Learning Report Fall 2007
Class Service-Learning Report Spring 2008
Class Service-Learning Report Fall 2008
Class Service-Learning Report Spring 2009
Class Service-Learning Report Fall 2009
Class Service-Learning Report Spring 2010
Class Service-Learning Report Fall 2010
CLASS SERVICE-LEARNING REPORT SRPING 2011
CLASS SERVICE-LEARNING REPORT FALL 2011
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