John W. Alford Center for Service Learning

"Cities Ancient and Modern" students work on a streetscape for a neighborhood improvement project

Service learning courses use community service and structured reflection as part of the text of the course in order to provide students with experience in applying concepts and skills to "real world " needs. The activity undertaken during the course addresses a problem or concern identified by a community partner, and could include a wide range of activities, from  environmental issues to educational needs of the community.

• Service-Learning Courses at Denison- are offered every semester. Click on the link for the current offerings.

• Course Criteria - for developing service-learning courses.
  

• Service- Learning Advisory Committee (SLAC) -  faculty and staff  meet monthly to discuss pedagogy and policy.
  
  
• Service Learning Library [pdf] - The Center maintains a library of relevant books and periodicals, available for use by faculty and staff.
  
  
• Summer Research - is sponsored by the Ashbrook Scholarship