Facts about Service Learning at Muhlenberg 

 Service-learning is a credit bearing, educational experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility.

(The Michigan Journal of Service Learning)

 ·        Service-Learning is practiced at over 900 universities and by over two million college students nationwide. Service-learning enhances learning and fosters civic responsibility through active involvement in academically-based community service.  (Boise State University SL website)

·        Muhlenberg’s service learning initiative has been supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

·        Since September 2004, 18 Muhlenberg faculty have developed course with service learning components.

·        There are service learning courses available in 9 departments at Muhlenberg College.

·        Community agencies are valuable partners in Service-Learning.  Muhlenberg’s service learning initiative succeeds because of the over 20 wonderful community partners that work with our students and faculty.