What is Community-Based Learning?
Community-Based Learning (CBL) is an academic course-based pedagogy that combines formal study of a particular issue with direct "real-world" exposure to the issue in a community setting. CBL encompasses a variety of strategies involving experiential education, immersion experiences, researching community needs, and service-learning.
Service-Learning is an exciting and unique experience that combines:
- An academic course
- Relevant community service that enhances academic learning
- Guided reflection
Mission Statement:
Learning Outcomes
Participation in service-learning should provide students with increased:
1. Course specific learning in a community setting
2. Awareness of the need to promote social justice
3. Sensitivity to issues of culture and diversity
4. Ability to identify community needs and resources
5. Awareness of social responsibility and active citizenship
News and Information
Canisius College has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Our selection to the Honor Roll is recognition from the highest levels of the federal government of our commitment to service and civic engagement on our campus an in our nation.
The 2010 Celebration of Gratitude event has been cancelled but we will be recognizing faculty for their committment to service-learning later in April. More information will be available soon!
Resources:
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Service-Learning Informational Power Point
Student Informational Brochure (PDF)
Refugee Service Brochure
Tutoring Brochure
To find more information about our community partners please browse through the Western New York Service-Learning Coalition's online database.