Mission Statement
In keeping with the goals of Loyola University New Orleans and Loyola's Character and Commitment Statement, the mission of the Office of Service Learning is to support and expand the combination of community service with academic learning for the purpose of enhancing the educational experience of students, the teaching and/or research of faculty, and the ability of community partners to accomplish their objectives.
To achieve this mission, the Office of Service Learning strives to accomplish the following goals:
- Continue to raise awareness of and participation in Loyola's Service Learning program.
- Enhance relationships with community partners including a recognition event.
- Continue efforts to incorporate Service Learning into degree programs and other academically related endeavors such as First Year Experience and international programs. Renaissance Readers, a collaborative project of the Honors Program, Education Department, and Service Learning program, will be initiated for the purpose of tutoring in local elementary schools.
- Coordinate resource development efforts, including grant writing, with appropriate Loyola offices.
