Discover the power of Service Learning
Connect classroom learning with real-world community impact
As of Summer 2025, the office has officially reopened. We’re excited about what’s ahead as we continue building.
What is service-learning?
Service-learning is the formal integration of meaningful community service with classroom instruction and reflection to enhance student learning, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities. Courses with a service-learning component offer students an exciting opportunity to apply and reflect upon course concepts through helping nonprofits meet identified community needs!
Getting Started
- Explore Your Options – Use the Career Interest Worksheet to discover career paths and compare military, trades, apprenticeships, and college opportunities.
- Plan for College – Access FAFSA & WASFA checklists, explore regional colleges, and compare two-year vs. four-year costs.
- Strengthen Your Application – Get tips on writing a personal statement and building a strong college application.
Reflection
Reflection is encouraged to help students make the connection between experiences in the community and the classroom instruction.
Service-learning Course Development and Related Forms
For faculty wanting to develop a service-learning course. Please review the following resources for additional ideas and support.
Course Development Resources
- Service Learning Designation Criteria and Approval Process
- Service learning Manual for Faculty (in progress)
- Service Learning Faculty Guide Resources and Journals
- E-Service-Learning – The Evolution of Service-Learning to Engage a Growing Online Student Population
Forms
- EWU Service-Learning Agreement Form
- EWU Service Learning Time Log
- Service Learning Final Evaluation Form
- Service Learning Mid-Qtr Evaluation Form
- Service Learning Liability Release (Non-Minors)
- Service Learning Liability release (Minors)
Please contact the Office of Community Engagement (communityengagement@ewu.edu / 509-359-2124) if you have questions or would like support in developing a community-based learning course.
