Service-Learning Resources
To help you plan your service-learning project, take advantage of these service-learning definitions, listservs, syllabi, faculty development resources, and specific service-learning topics such as civic engagement, diversity, and international service-learning.
Listservs
Several service-learning listservs are available to administrators, practitioners, researchers and students at no charge. Consider subscribing to the Kansas and national listservs described below.
KsCC eNews Listserv
This listserv is used to disseminate issues of the KsCC electronic newsletter (eNews) that offers updates on our programs, spotlights, funding, award, and other opportunities. Discussion is not enabled, and subscribers will receive only the monthly or semi-annual eNews issues.
KsCC Service-Learning Listserv
This discussion-enabled listserv is used to share questions, information, and discussions regarding integrating service-learning into courses, grant opportunities, workshop and conference opportunities, preparation, experiences, reflection, and assessment of service projects.
KsCC Presidents and Primary Contacts Listservs
These listservs are used to disseminate important information to the presidents of our member colleges and universities, and to president-designated Primary Contacts of those campuses. Discussion has not been enabled, yet this feature will be considered in the future.
To be added to (or removed from) any KsCC Listserv, please email kscc@ksu.edu.
National Listservs
You will also find a list of other listservs which you may find useful at National Campus Compact.
Service-Learning Definitions
According to the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, service-learning:
- Is a method whereby students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of communities;
- Is coordinated with an elementary school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program and the community;
- Helps foster civic responsibility;
- Is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students, or the education components of the community service program in which the participants are enrolled;
- And provides structured time for students or participants to reflect on the service experience.
For more information, see Definitions.
Syllabi
Service-Learning Syllabi from Kansas
Send us a copy of your service-learning course syllabus, and it will be posted here to share with others. To send your syllabus, please write "Kansas Syllabus" in the subject line, and email it to kscc@ksu.edu.
Links
Syllabi
Campus Compact maintains a collection of over 300 exemplary service-learning syllabi across a wide variety of disciplines. This site also includes a highly recommended introduction, which provides a framework by which educators can best conceptualize integrating service learning into their courses.
Faculty Development
Here are resources for faculty to develop their skills in service-learning. Learn about the Center for Liberal Education and Civic Engagement, contact a speaker from the AAHE-Campus Compact Consulting Corps, or become more effective at integrating service with academic study.
Service-Learning Topics
Campus Compact maintains service-learning information on topics including civic engagement, diversity, higher education, international service-learning, journals and periodicals, national service, policymaking, voting, service opportunities for students, and links to state compacts.
