Service Learning

Cal Poly Community Based Learning

The International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering
The International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering (IJSLE) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal offered free, semi-annually, over the World Wide Web. The Journal welcomes manuscripts based on original work of students and researchers with a specific focus or implication for service learning in engineering, engineering entrepreneurship in service, or related service learning pedagogy.

Campus Compact
A national organization or more than 900 college and university presidents committed to developing skills of civic participation among college students through involvement in the community.

Commission for Student Involvement
Did you ever need information on a student activities program or want to chat about earth-shattering research and trends in campus activities? Thanks to technology, you can now interact with other student activities professionals through an Internet discussion group sponsored by Commission for Student Involvement.

Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps)
A government organization created by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.

Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning
Home of the distinguished Michigan Journal for Community Service-Learning.

NSLC Funding Sources
An excellent resource on Service Learning funding.

Related Readings

Useful articles about service learning in higher education.

  • Battistoni, R.M. (2002). Civic engagement across the curriculum: A resource book for service-learning faculty in all disciplines. Providence, RI: Campus Compact.
  • Furco, A. (1996). Service-Learning: A balanced approach to experimental education. In Expanding boundaries: Serving and Learning (pp 2-6) Washington, D.C.: Corporation for National Service.
  • Hatcher, J.A., & Bringle, R.G. (1997). Reflections: Bridging the gap between service and learning. Journal of College Teaching, 45, 153-158

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