Service-Learning is a method of teaching and learning that integrates community service activities into academic curricula and expands the learning of students from the classroom to the community.

2006-07 FHSU SERVICE-LEARNING COMMITEE

 Definition : Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that integrates community service activities into academic curricula and expands the learning of students from the classroom to the community.

Mission : Our mission is to promote civic engagement through service-learning activities across the Fort Hays State University campus, in alignment with the Kansas Board of Regents goal to improve community/civic engagement.

Objectives:

• Identify current service-learning efforts at FHSU
• Educate the faculty, staff, and community about service-learning
• Benefits
• Resources
• Website
• Coordinate the implementation of service-learning
• Course design
• Syllabi/Projects
• Workshops
• Identify community needs and form community partnerships
• Develop an FHSU service-learning network