Service Learning
About Service Learning
NWU supports experiential learning both in and out of the classroom. The Service Learning Coordinator works with faculty and students to integrate hands-on work with non-profit and governmental agencies with academic learning. By incorporating meaningful work in the community with instruction and reflection activities, the learning is enriched. The work is reciprocal partnership, providing students the opportunity to engage in civic responsibility and application of coursework concepts while fulfilling a need in a local agency and strengthening the surrounding community.
Service Learning Opportunities
If you are exploring options for a community engagement project for a course you are taking, the Service Learning Coordinator can work with you and your instructor to make connections for projects in the community through non-profit service agencies. Faculty and students are invited to consult the Community Engagement resources embedded in all Canvas courses for additional information. For students: “NWU Project Based Learning” and “NWU Service Learning”. For for faculty: “Community Engagement (Service and Project Based Learning) for Faculty”. You are also invited to contact the Service Learning Coordinator and to explore our listing of community partners.
Forms
Waiver of Liability618.2 KB
MOU between Student and Agency113.24 KB
Community Engagement Log99.58 KB
End-of-Semester Survey
At the end of the semester, students are asked to complete a quick survey to give the Service Learning Coordinator feedback on their experience and track the number of hours Nebraska Wesleyan students give to the community. Here's where you can take the Community Engagement and Resources Survey.