The Office of Academic Service-Learning is available to assist you as we prepare to serve our communities both virtually and in-person. We look forward to working with all students and faculty and wish you a happy, healthy spring semester!
Please feel free to visit us in Lourdes Hall this semester:
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-3pm
The 2021 Faculty Convocation Award is presented to Dr. Shruti Deshpande! Dr. Deshpande has been working closely with AS-L since 2017 and truly embodies the mission of St. John's University. Click here for more information on our outstanding recipient!
Resources
GivePulse Tutorials
These documents provide you with information and instructions for getting started with GivePulse.
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.