Service-Learning Program

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Service-Learning student offers reading helpService-Learning at PCC began as a grass-roots movement among faculty and staff who believe in the potential of education to transform students' lives and society. Now more than 100 faculty connect course learning objectives and reflection exercises with community service, thus allowing thousands of PCC students to volunteer with community agencies, learn about social issues, and make a difference in their communities.  Service-Learning supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of PCC.

Stay in touch with what's going on in Service-Learning at PCC with this web site and our quarterly newsletter.

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Faculty students and partners can find resources, or login to get matched up. For an overview, check out the Quick List of Service-Learning Partners.

Faculty:
Sign up for the service-learning database and list serv. Create a faculty profile. View course resources.
Students:
Learn about the benefits of service learning. Login to the service-learning database.
Partners:
Understand the benefits to becoming a Community Partner. Learn how to sign up.

What is Service-Learning?

Service-Learning is a teaching/learning method which is rapidly gaining popularity in schools and colleges across the country. When you enroll in a Service-Learning course at PCC, it means the professor has agreed to include a service option or requirement in the course. Instead of writing a research paper or taking an exam, you will perform community service and then relate that service to the course material in a written report, presentation, or other method of reflection of the instructor's choosing. The amount of time required for this option is entirely up to the professor and, therefore, will vary from course to course.

President's Higher Education Honor Roll LogoWhy Service-Learning?

Excerpts from student evaluations and journals:

  • I'm glad my sociology class got me to start volunteering. It's something I've always wanted to do yet I needed a bit of a push!
  • It was a real eye-opener for me.
  • I loved asking the lady I was folding paper cranes with how long she lived in Oregon and suddenly her amazing life story came out to me unhindered...
  • This program has brought a sense of fulfillment to me.
  • This Service-Learning project connects you to a community experience.

Students! We want to hear from you! Share your Service-Learning experiences here.

The Service-Learning Staff can Provide:

  • Individual consultation on integrating service-learning into your course
  • Class presentations/meeting presentations per your needs and requests
  • A comprehensive list of approved service-learnings sites
  • Assist the community with the development and enhancement of service-learning programming
  • Relationship building with new partners
  • Problem solving/quality control
  • Regular workshops/training on service-learning

Service-Learning Staff