Service-Learning Initiative

Each year faculty at The Ohio State University include service-learning in over 70 courses to enrich the understanding of course content, broaden appreciation of the discipline, and enhance development of civic responsibility. Faculty engaged in community-based scholarship have increased opportunities not only to enrich teaching and integrate service, but also to design research to improve future learning and service outcomes. The Service-Learning Initiative offers a variety of resources to support faculty in service-learning courses:

• Technical assistance with course development
• Faculty development workshops and other events
• Identification of community partners
• Assistance with service placement and management

Getting Involved

• Service-Learning Scholars Roundtable (SLSR)

Course Management Tools

• Process for Requesting the S Designation 
• Course Design Resources
  • Checklist for the Development of Service-Learning Courses
  • Elements of a Service-Learning Course
•  Evaluation instruments for service and learning outcomes
  • Pre-course sample
  • Post-course sample
• Using Reflection in Service-Learning
• Photo Consent Form and Photo Consent Form for a Minor
• Sources for Volunteer Background Checks
  • My Background Check
  • Personnel Security Incorporated
• Pay It Forward, an online database of community service opportunities

Resources

• Listing of service-learning courses
• Service-Learning Publication Outlets
• Service-Learning Digital Stories
• External Resources