Service Learning for Faculty

Welcome to the Dallas College Service Learning program! Thank you for contemplating participation in this life-changing experience.

Faculty can benefit personally and professionally from integrating Service Learning into courses. Teaching with Service Learning can:

Encourage interactive teaching methods and reciprocal learning between students and faculty
Add new insights and dimensions to class discussions
Lead to new avenues for research and publication
Promote students' active learning; engage students with different learning styles
Develop students' civic and leadership skills
Boost course enrollment by attracting highly motivated and engaged students
Provide networking opportunities with engaged faculty in other disciplines
Generate support and positive publicity in the community
Foster relationships between faculty and community organizations, which can open other opportunities for collaborative work
Provide firsthand knowledge of community issues; provide opportunities to be more involved in community issues

Faculty Forms/Resources