Service Learning Outcomes

Service-Learning experiences are designed to promote the development of student

 1. Civic and democratic engagement

• Recognize that they do have civic responsibility
• Enhanced sense of what it means to be in community and act with integrity
• Greater understanding of community
• Ability to identify community needs
• Sustained interest for community involvement/contributions

2.  Capacity for difference/change making

• Recognize that they do make a difference/have something to offer
• Recognize problems and gaps in resources and envision solutions for the future
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills needed for effective community engagement
• Develop greater flexibility and adaptability in working with community issues

3.  Learning through disciplined reflection

• Critical evaluation and understanding of discipline-based knowledge/skills
• Able to apply course knowledge to real-life situations 
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge learned
• Enhanced ability to engage in self-assessment

4.  Skill and comfort in working with diverse groups and environments

• Greater awareness of diversity
• Enhanced tolerance of different perspectives
• Increased competence and comfort when interacting with diverse groups

5. Sense of belonging to the USI Community

• Greater ability and willingness to advocate for and represent USI

More information on how you can include Service Learning in your course.