High Quality Service-Learning
Service-learning is embedded in the CSUCI mission statement and defined by the Center for Community Engagement as a high-impact teaching and learning strategy in which meaningful service addresses a societal and/or social justice issue and is a component of course curriculum and assessment of student learning. It is characterized by critical reflection and a collaborative partnership among faculty, students, and community, with a focus on both student learning and community impact**.
As outlined in the service-learning policy, high-quality service-learning courses consist of six essential elements:
- Reciprocal Partnership(s)
- Student Community Involvement Benefits the Common Good
- Academically Relevant Community Involvement
- Civic Learning Goals
- Critical Reflection
- Assessment of Learning
**Adopted from the CSU Office of the Chancellor, Center for Community Engagement's definition of Community Engaged Learning.
Each year over 1,800 CSUCI students enroll in a service-learning course providing on average over 40,000 hours of service to the community. Their service addresses critical societal and/or social justice issues while learning how communities develop solutions and create change. These service-learning experiences and contributions are invaluable to our students’ academic and civic education.
To learn more about the Center for Community Engagement's service-learning program, please contact Pilar Pacheco, Director at pilar.pacheco@csuci.edu or Jennifer Raymond DrPH, Community Partnership Lead at jennifer.raymond@csuci.edu.