Community Engaged Learning

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!

Community Engaged 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 Community Engaged Learning

1. Community Engaged Learning 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. Community Engaged Learning must have a reflective component