Faculty Resourses

National and regional organizations focusing on Academic Service-Learning

• National Campus Compact
• National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
• Minnesota Campus Compact

Examples of Academic Service-Learning

• Syllabi incorporating ASL
• More sample syllabi and curricula
• Partial list of MSU Courses using ASL

Building partnerships with local community agencies

• Exploring the role of partnerships in ASL
• Local agencies currently involving MSU students in service projects (coming soon)
• Civic Organizations within Greater Mankato (list includes several potential partners)
• Tips for forming effective partnerships (coming soon)

Structured reflection and assessment

• Reflection strategies

Research opportunities connected to Academic Service-Learning

• Opportunities for research in service-learning (presented by the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse)
• The Clearinghouse for the Scholarship of Engagement (provides support for engaged scholarship, including peer review of research projects)
• The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (a national peer-reviewed journal focusing on ASL)
• Conferences focusing on ASL and civic engagement