Benefits of service learning for faculty

• Service learning can help your students learn more and be more engaged.
• More than three-quarters of faculty who teach service learning classes report that it brings positive recognition from departments, colleges, and professional associations or networks.
• Service learning is a form of community engagement which can enhance your CV and can be considered in reappointment, promotion and tenure decisions.
• 80% of faculty who have taught a service learning course say the experience gave them new teaching ideas.
• Service learning can generate ideas and partnerships for community-based research and scholarly projects.