Faculty Benefits

Service Learning supplements the educational experience being provided by the instructors.
SL/CE allows the faculty to give back to the community through their students.
Service Learning provides an opportunity for the community to view the faculty as a resource.
Service Learning components in curriculum gives students the opportunity to connect classroom theory and practice to a community need.
SL/CE brings the community into the classroom.
Service Learning increases student retention by helping them develop a sense of community within the classroom.
Submitting Course Evaluation and Continuation Reports automatically nominates Service Learning Faculty for four SL/CE awards presented by certificates at the NWOSU Faculty/Staff Recognition Ceremony each November.