The Office of Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) is available to serve you as we prepare to serve our communities virtually. Please visit our virtual AS-L opportunities on GivePulse. We look forward to working with all of you and wish you a happy, healthy semester.
Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) at St. John’s University is a classroom/ experiential site-based program that involves students in some form of required community service that benefits the common (public) good and uses service as a means of understanding course concepts. The service activity meets course objectives, and through reflection students examine issues pertaining to social justice and responsibility.
Areas of Service
Hunger/Homelessness
Healthcare
Education/Youth Services
Civic Engagement
Special Projects
Five Validating Factors of Academic Service-Learning
Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) must be part of an academic course, with a designated number of service hours and specific learning objectives
It must serve a real and existing need identified by the community agency
It must be for course credit only; no financial reward for service
There must be a reciprocal relationship – service reinforces learning and learning strengthens service; benefits for both SJU students and the community site
Academic Service-Learning must have a reflective component
Featured AS-L Assignments
Learn how Academic Service-Learning is infused into our courses.