BENEFITS of Service-Learning
A study conducted to explore service-learning found that it has
positive effects on:
The discussions created by service are powerful components in students' lives, and in some cases greatly influence students' choice of career.*
Some Upcoming Service-Learning Courses
Of the courses listed above, not every class time of every course will be service-learning oriented. If you are interested in learning which courses are service-learning, please visit the VSLC.
EXAMPLES of Past ACU Service-Learning Courses
College of Arts and Sciences
ENGL 326 Business and Professional Writing - groups researched and wrote grants for local non-profit agencies.
College of Business
MGMT 432 Entrepreneurship - students helped a first-year non-profit organization by conducting community research and uncovering the best avenues for advertising, serving, and assessing its services.
College of Biblical Studies
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture - students were provided various opportunities for service around Abilene, and selected opportunities based on interest and availability.
College of Education and Human Services
COMP 603 Motor Speech Disorders and Dysphagia - students provided assistance to children and adults with motor-based articulation disorders.
*Source: Astin et al. (2000). How service-learning affects students. Higher Education Research Institute. University of California
