Criteria
The criteria for the service-learning course designation are as follows:
- Service project must enhance understanding of course learning objectives
- Students provide at least 15 hours of service during the semester. Project-based learning is determined by completion of project goals rather than hours. (Hours must be logged)
- Must include critical reflection of Â鶹´«Ã½'s experiences
- Projects must serve a community-identified need
- Must be a reciprocal partnership among community partners, Â鶹´«Ã½s, and professors/instructors/staff
- Projects must be arranged by university faculty or staff
- Only courses in which service learning is required for all Â鶹´«Ã½s will receive the service learning designation
- To receive the designation, the course must include the service learning requirement every time it is taught