Bringing AS-L Pedagogy into Practice

Faculty and instructional academic staff members participated in on-campus workshops to integrate Academic Service-Learning into their courses.  Attendees learned the AS-L Standards for Quality Practice, how AS-L is different than volunteerism or community service, services provided by the Center, and how AS-L is a means to achieving our Liberal Arts Mission at UW-Superior. 

With the assistance of the Center's Coordinator, Jenice Meyer, participants worked to build a network with others using AS-L pedagogy and created/modified a syllabus that had AS-L formally integrated.

Academic Service-Learning is an innovative teaching strategy that provides students with opportunities to deepen their knowledge and learn new skills by matching academic goals to the needs of community organizations or small businesses. Students apply concepts and skills they learn in the classroom and give that knowledge back to the community.