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Community Partners

Service Learning at the University of Cincinnati provides beyond-the-classroom learning opportunites.
Participating in a Service Learning experience with UC faculty and students will provide the following benefits:

  • Increases opportunities for collaborationwith gifted young people
  • Enhances meaningful services to the community
  • Increases awareness of community needs
  • Creates opportunities for community partners to participate in student learning
  • Builds community awareness of college programs and services

Please review the following Community Partner Handbook to learning more about Service Learing at UC:

Community Partner Service Learning Handbook

Table of Contents: 

  1. General Information
    1. What is Service Learning?
    2. Terms of Experiential Education 
    3. Service Learning: Essential Elements 
    4. Principles of Good Practice
    5. Benefits of Service Learning 
    6. Mechanics of Service Learning 
  2. Procedural Suggestions 
    1. Practical Tips
    2. Turning Service Into Learning and Reflection 
    3. Risk Management
    4. Orientation Checklist 
  3. Forms

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Center for Service-Learning & Civic Engagement
7th Level Joseph A. Steger Student Life Center
PO Box 210115
Cincinnati OH 45221-0038
Phone: 513-556-1533 | Fax: 513-556-1882
 
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