Faculty/Advisors

Types of service-learning

Integrated course

Experience-based learning controlled by the instructor.

Component (1-credit) course

Requested by students as an add-on to a standard course. More intensive than integrated.

Introductory course

Bite-sized service-learning that occurs within GEP 101.

Student learning outcomes and competencies

Open the accordions below for more information on service-learning SLOs. They are aligned with NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) career readiness competencies and Missouri State's general education goals.

Methods of service-learning

Direct service-learning: Students have face-to-face contact with the service recipients.

Indirect service-learning: Students perform a service without having face-to-face contact with the recipient. Usually resources are channeled to help alleviate a problem.

Advocacy-based service-learning: Students educate others about a particular problem or issue with the goal being to eliminate the cause of a particular problem or issue. 

Research-based service-learning: Students conduct research about a particular problem or issue with the goal being to eliminate the cause of a particular problem or issues. 


Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) resources and support for planning a service-learning course

Each year instructors at Missouri State University include service-learning in their courses to enrich the understanding of course content, broaden appreciation of the discipline, and enhance the development of civic responsibility of our students.

Browse the links below for more information. Contact us for direct support.

Get help with course development

Technical assistance in partnership with the FCTL

community partners and best practices

Opportunities for partnerships and details on organizations 

LIST OF PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

Journals that may have options for service-learning content 


Schedule individual consultationS

Get a meeting with the director and/or faculty fellows


ACCESS THE REQUEST FORM TO ADD OR RENEW

Ensure your course is visible as a community-engaged course


Resources for online service-learning

Service-learning can happen in a remote learning environment


Service-learning lending library

Print resources for high-impact community-engaged courses


PUBLICATIONS & CONFERENCES CONTENT

Scholarly and professional resources page


SERVICE-LEARNING STORIES & IMPACT

Featuring faculty, students, and  community partners