Wilkes Education & Service Learning

Education and Service learning

Service-Learning Resources

Campus Compact: A searchable database of syllabi by discipline includes hundreds of examples of lesson plans and syllabi that integrate community-based learning. Disciplines vary widely, from chemistry, economics, environmental studies to sociology. http://www.compact.org/syllabi/syllabi-index.php

Campus Compact: Program models database gives examples from campuses across the nation.The programs include introductory, intermediate, and advanced practices designed to engage students, faculty, staff, campus and/or the community in engagement projects. This database is a resource for those looking for examples of programs. http://www.compact.org/resources/programs

National Service Learning Clearinghouse: An online database of lesson plans, syllabi and curricula offers a range of examples, including syllabi for ongoing courses as well as curricular materials to support one-time or "day of service" introductions to work in the community. http://www.servicelearning.org/resources/lesson_plans/index.php

Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC)- Wilkes University is a member of PACC through the community service office. PACC assists campuses with the development and enhancement of their service programs through trainings, technical assistance, grant making and resource development. http://www.paccompact.org

The Corporation for National and Community Service: A website that offers a searchable database of effective practices in community-based learning. http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter/PracSearch_nslc.php

Library Resources

Service-Learning in the Disciplines - American Association For Higher Education

Acting Locally: Concepts and Models for Service-Learning in Environmental Studies, Harold Ward, ed.
The Practice of Change: Concepts and Models for Service-Learning in Women's Studies , Barbara J. Balliet and Kerrissa Hefferman, eds.
Life, Learning and Community: Concepts and Models for Service-Learning in Biology , David C. Brubaker and Joel H. Ostroff, eds.
Working for the Common Good: Concepts and Models for Service-Leaning in Management , Paul C. Godfreey and Edward T. Grasso, eds.

Service-Learning in Higher Education, Barbara Jacoby and Associates, Jossey-Bass, 1996

Where's the Learning in Service-Learning, Janet Eyler and Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Jossey-Bass, 1999

Successful Service-Learning Programs: New Models of Excellence in Higher Education , Edward Zlotkowski, ed., Anker Publishing, 1998

Combining Service and Learning: A Resource Book for Community and Public Service - Vols. I and II , Jane C. Kendall and Associates, National Society for Internships and Experiential Education, 1990

These organizations offer opportunities and/or information outside of the Wilkes University Office of Community Service.