October 7, 12:00 pm CDT

Not all service-learning is created equal. A canned food drive checks a box; a well-designed service-learning experience changes how students see themselves and their communities. This workshop walks participants through the core elements that separate surface-level volunteering from real service-learning, intentional connection to academic standards, authentic community partnership, structured reflection, and measurable impact. Participants will learn a practical framework for designing experiences from the ground up, starting with identifying a genuine community need and ending with reflection practices that help students make sense of what they’ve learned. Whether you’re building your first project or refining a long-running program, you’ll leave with concrete tools you can put to use right away, plus a clearer sense of what separates good intentions from real impact.

This event will take place via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the event date.