Service Learning 100% of Our Students Participate in Service Learning
“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ― St. Francis of Assisi
What is Service Learning?
Service-Learning is a type of experiential education that combines academic goals with activities that address human and community needs.
Why do Service-Learning?
- To enhance student learning, whether in or outside the classroom
- To serve and to collaborate with non-profit agencies in the Tri-State Area
- To foster a sense of civic responsibility and commitment to the common good
What is the difference between service-learning and community service?
Community service participants volunteer for the primary or sole purpose of meeting the needs of others’ and bettering the community as a whole. Service-learning meets the needs of the community while enhancing students’ academic achievements.
Contact Information
Sara Phillips, Experiential Learning Specialist
217-228-5432 x3356
Kristen Liesen, Director of Experiential Learning
217-228-5432 x3355
Fr. John Doctor, Vice President for Mission and Ministry
217-228-5432 x3614
Dr. Megan Boccardi, Assistant Professor of History
217-228-5432 x3031