• We have service-learning sites all over the Pittsburgh area. <a href='http://www.duq.edu/service-learning/map.cfm'>Click here to see our map.</a>
  • Community Engagement Scholar Caitlyn Depp has been nominated to be one of the <a href='http://www.compact.org/initiatives/campus-compact-awards-programs/the-frank-newman-leadership-award/?zoom_highlight=newman+fellow'>Newman Civic Fellows</a>! The Office of Service-Learning is proud to work with such outstanding student-leaders.
  • Occupational therapy students enrolled in Dr. Hansen's <a href='http://www.duq.edu/occupational-therapy/fieldwork.cfm'>Clinical Reasoning class</a> work with many different populations, among them seniors at <a href='http://www.lifepittsburgh.org/'>LifePittsburgh</a>.
  • Through service-learning, students not only provide direct service to community residents (such as meal service), but also a wealth of other styles of engagement. <a href='http://www.duq.edu/service-learning/courses.cfm'>See the many forms that service-learning can take.</a>
  • Students enrolled in <a href='http://www.duq.edu/service-learning/profiles/faculty-simms.cfm'>Dr. Eva Simms’ Psychology and Social Engagement</a> class work closely with senior residents of Mt. Washington to learn about and document the rich history of that city neighborhood.
  • Ed Schroth and Brent Millron work side-by-side in the <a href='http://hawking.cr.duq.edu/Murphy'sBottom/index.html'>Murphy’s Bottom ecological area</a> as part of their participation in the <a href='http://www.duq.edu/service-learning/students/community-engagement-scholars/index.cfm'>Community Engagement Scholar</a> program.

 

At Duquesne, service-learning is embedded in existing courses throughout our degree programs. It is a central and valuable learning activity, bringing to life the University's mission and Spiritan charism.

Location information for the Office of Service-Learning
Service-Learning profiles
An Integral Part of the Student Experience

Service-Learning is a teaching methodology that combines three key concepts to enhance student learning and social responsibility.

• Academic instruction
• Meaningful service
• Critical reflective thinking

Because of its particular emphasis on students' civic development; use of ongoing, structured reflection; and sustained, reciprocal partnerships between faculty and community partners, service-learning differs significantly from other forms of Community Engagement such as volunteerism, internships, or practicums.