Community-Engaged Learning
Community Organizations
Community-Engaged Learning aims to serve as a bridge between the SU campus and Georgetown’s organizations. Our goal is to support Southwestern students, staff and faculty in developing meaningful, sustainable partnerships with community organizations that are working to address Georgetown’s pressing issues.
We encourage community partners to consider your most pressing needs when choosing the appropriate partnership.
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What is the scope of your project?
How long will your project take to complete? Can your project be completed by one person or a team?
What are your expected outcomes?
Does your project require a specific skill-set or disciplinary lens?
Distinguishing characteristics of community service/volunteerism, community-engaged learning, and internships.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERING |
COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING |
INTERNSHIPS |
Primary Focus |
Providing meaningful service to nonprofits or community organizations |
Providing meaningful service and intentional learning |
Learning by practical application and developing professional skills |
Educational Purpose/ Benefits |
Student
Community Partners
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Student
Community Partners
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Student
Community Partners
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Nature of Activity |
Based on student’s interest/motivation |
Based on course topics and learning goals |
Based on industry or career and learning goals |
Length of time |
Usually one time |
Full semester, typically during the academic year.
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Full semester during the academic semester.
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Partnership Examples: |
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Adapted from: University of Northern Iowa https://engagement.uni.edu/service-learning/course-designation/table-distinguishing-characteristics-between-service-learning