Integrating Classroom Learning with Service to Others

Service learning is a unique educational strategy that enhances classroom learning by allowing students to examine and apply classroom concepts in a challenging community-service context. At the same time, class content enhances the service experience as students gain insight into the complexities encountered in service work. 

A number of faculty at Saint Anselm have created service-learning options in their courses through which students can perform community service over the course of a semester. Coordinated by Saint Anselm's Meelia Center for Community Service, sites are selected based on the specific learning goals of a course, and students apply what they learn in class to their field experiences.

In most cases, a student's personal and civic development is significantly enhanced as they share and reflect upon the meaning of their experiences.