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We are the Center for Service Learning

Through community and campus partnerships, the CSL advances service learning, community-engaged scholarship, and civic engagement that fosters a commitment to participation for a diverse, just, and global society.

Our Guiding Principles

CSL Summer Hours and Staffing

Beginning on May 17, the CSL will shift to summer hours. 

Summer Virtual Availability:

10am-6pm, M

9am-5pm, T-F

Summer Chat Function Availability:

10:30am-5:30pm, M

10:30am-3:30pm, T-F

 

Beginning on June 8, the Center for Service Learning will return to campus for in-person support every weekday, in addition to being available for virtual summer hours. 

Summer In-Office Availability:

10am-4pm, M-F

 

We can be contacted by phone at 785-864-0960, by email at csl@ku.edu, and through our chat function (see bottom of page).

Please visit the "About Us" section of our website for staff contact information. Please feel free to reach out to our team members directly- we're happy to help!

CSL Fast Facts

15
years of providing support to the KU and Lawrence communities
Our History
100+
designated service learning courses within KU colleges and schools
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5
student organizations advised by CSL staff
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The Center for Service Learning offers services and supports to students, faculty, departments, community engagement professionals, and community partners to advance the interests and commitment of the university in promoting public service, community and civic engagement. Our efforts include service learning, civic engagement, community-engaged scholarship, and other community-engaged efforts.

Service Learning

course-based, credit-bearing educational experiences that combine course content, service, and reflection
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Civic Engagement

working to make a difference in the civic life of one’s community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference
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Community-Engaged Scholarship

engaging in active partnerships between the academy and community to co-create knowledge and practices
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