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Service-Learning at Georgia Southern is a course-based, credit-bearing, organized service activity that enables students to apply academic knowledge and critical thinking skills to address community priorities.

The following criteria were established to be formally recognized as a service-learning course at Georgia Southern. Approval for a service-learning designation will be granted to a specific faculty member’s course section.

Course Expectations

The following criteria must be met to be designated as a service-learning course: 

• Demonstrate an explicit connection between the service and one or more of the course learning objectives 
• Address a community-identified need through collaboration with an appropriate partner
• Provide structured opportunities for guided critical reflection linked to the service and academic content
• Provide methods of evaluation and assessment for the learning acquired during the service component
• Students receive appropriate training and preparation before entering communities
• Faculty describes service-learning activities and requirements in the course syllabus
• Internships, field education, volunteer activity, and practicums may be considered a service-learning experience if they meet the above criteria

Designation Process

The following steps are necessary to apply for a course to receive a service-learning designation. Review the application checklist before submitting the form.

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2. The OLCE office reviews the form and sends it to the appropriate Service-Learning Faculty Fellow(s) 
3. Service-Learning Faculty Fellow(s) review applications to ensure it meets the criteria.
4. Faculty member courses are designated accordingly, or faculty members are asked to make suggested changes. The appropriate upcoming cycle will include revised courses based on successful revisions. 
5. The designation is good for one academic year with the same instructor.