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Academic Service-Learning

The Office of Academic Service-Learning is available to assist you as we serve our communities both virtually and in-person. We look forward to working with our students and faculty and wish you a happy, healthy semester!

Please feel free to visit us in Sullivan Hall (1st floor) this semester:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

All Givepulse Tutorials View a tutorial for logging your impact Visit all AS-L Service Opportunities on GivePulse
The 2022 Faculty Convocation Award is presented to Dr. Timothy Keiningingham. Dr. Keingingham has been working closely with AS-L since he started at St. John's and truly embodies the mission of St. John's University.

 

The 2022 Faculty Convocation Award is presented to Dr. Timothy Keiningingham. Dr. Keingingham has been working closely with AS-L since he started at St. John's and truly embodies the mission of St. John's University. Click here for more information on our outstanding recipient!

2022 Academic Service-Learning Faculty Award

Resources

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GivePulse Tutorials

These documents provide you with information and instructions for getting started with GivePulse.

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Contact Us

Please be in touch with a member of the AS-L team with any questions.

General Inquiries
[email protected]
718-990-8331

Frank Peluso, Director
718-990-8289
[email protected]

Louis Saavedra, Assistant Director
718-990-6499
[email protected]

Lorraine Wright, Coordinator
718-990-3415
[email protected]

Academic service-learning 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.

Areas of Service

  • Hunger/Homelessness
  • Healthcare
  • Education/Youth Services
  • Civic Engagement
  • Special Projects

Five Validating Factors of Academic Service-Learning

  1. Academic Service-Learning (AS-L) must be part of an academic course, with a designated number of service hours and specific learning objectives
  2. It must serve a real and existing need identified by the community agency
  3. It must be for course credit only; no financial reward for service
  4. There must be a reciprocal relationship – service reinforces learning and  learning strengthens service; benefits for both SJU students and the community site
  5. Academic Service-Learning must have a reflective component

Learn More About AS-L

Office of Academic Service-Learning
Vincentian Institute for Social Action

Virtual Office Hours:

Make an appointment here.

General Inquiry
718-990-8331
[email protected]

Frank Peluso, Director
718-990-8289
[email protected]

Louis Saavedra, Assistant Director
718-990-6499
[email protected]

Lorraine Wright, Coordinator
718-990-3415
[email protected]