The Community-Service Learning Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Through the Community Service-Learning Program (CSLP), you can earn an additional pass/fail credit linked to a course for:

  • completing an additional course assignment,
  • 40 hours of relevant service work in the community,
  • and related reflection activities.

Interested?

Review the directory of nonprofit organizations, select a relevant service site where your service will meet the organization's needs and be related to the learning objectives of your course, and then complete the online application. 

Use this helpful guide for identifying an contacting sites. 

Feel free to stop by the Center for Community Engagement & Service (MGC 273 and 264) to discuss the program.

Your pass/fail grade is based on:

  • The reflective assignment given by your professor
  • Attending orientation and reflection sessions with the Center for Community Engagement & Service to assess your experience
  • Completing 40 hours of relevant service and submitting an hours log to MGC 264 by the last day of classes

CSLP is ideal for you if:

  • you are an undergraduate student currently registered for fewer than 17 credits.
  • you are looking for ways to increase your knowledge of community issues and organizations.
  • you want to connect with the community through service.
  • you want to dive deeper into your academics through real life connections.

How do I apply for CSLP?

Identify the class and nonprofit organization you wish to pair for the Community Service-Learning Program credit and complete the online application and Participation Agreement.

Learn More and Apply!


Important CSLP Dates

Spring 2012

Registration- Monday, 1/28 by midnight

Orientation-Sunday 2/3, 1:00-2:30pm, Butler Board Room

Reflection-Tuesday 3/19, 10am-11am, MGC 205 OR Wednesday 3/20, 5:30-6:30pm, MGC 247

Closing-Monday 4/22, 5:30-6:30pm, Butler Conference Room OR Tuesday 4/23, 12-1pm, Butler Conference Room

Hour Logs Due- Monday, 4/29 by 5pm

Student Highlights

Hear the experiences of past and present CSLP students. See for yourself if this is something you would like to do.

Hear their Stories