Do students have time to do service-learning?
Many students juggle classes, jobs, family obligations, or other activities. Fitting in the 2 to 3 hours per week for a service-learning requirement can be a challenge, but we’ve found that most students can fit that in, and they’re glad they did. Some students who didn’t think they’d have time decide to continue volunteering after the course ends. We are diligent about offering service-learning opportunities that meet varying schedule and location needs. If a student seems to be having a particularly difficult time meeting the service-learning requirement in your class, we can help you think about alternative assignments for exceptional cases. When you incorporate service-learning into a course, you should adjust the workload of readings and other assignments, in recognition of the time students will also spend working in the community. We are always happy to review your syllabus with you if you have any questions or concerns.
