Author: Susannah Patty

SERVICE
LEARNING
At Western Carolina University

Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates community service with academic instruction and structured reflection in such a way that
students gain further understanding of course content, meet genuine community needs, develop career-related skills, and become responsible citizens.

Center for Service Learning
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 227-7184
servicelearning.wcu.edu

Community

What are the benefits
to the community?

Access to university resources
Solutions to pressing public problems
Opportunities for contributing to the educational process
Affordable access to professional development programs
Greater understanding of the teaching and learning process
Contribution of hours of service to augment service delivery
Strengthened relationship between the University and
the community

What are some community
service sites?

Child care centers
Nonprofit agencies
Church halls
Community centers
Emergency shelters
Family support service centers
Food banks
Hospitals and health centers
Human service offices

Nonprofit agencies
Museums
Nursing homes
Parks and recreation centers
Schools
Small businesses
Soup kitchens
Town and city halls
Local government offices