Greetings!

I am excited that you have taken the time to visit our site. It is my hope that we can share some helpful information with you while you are here. Whether you are a valued faculty member, community partner, student, or campus administrator, our aim is to create a valuable, user-friendly hub of resources that can help you to feel more confident about practicing this pedagogy.

We will be updating the site throughout the year, so please drop in often for new information. Or make an appointment to visit us at the Center.  If there is anything I can do at any time to enhance your service-learning experience, please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, please let me know what you think of the site!

Thank you,
Genéa Stewart
Director,  Service-Learning

Since September we have worked to build high-quality programming that supports several community-campus partnerships.  So far, we have:

• Provided support to over 12 courses in a variety of disciplines and campus programs,
• Established 10 community partnerships within the local community,
  
• Worked with 5 new Faculty Fellows who are in the process of developing future courses, and
  
• Led a city-wide dialogue on the issue of ethical dilemmas in service-learning.
  

Meet our New s-l Coordinator!

At the Center, Katherine focuses on student development by providing resources, offering professional development, and connecting service-learning to post-graduation, real-world applications. Additionally, Katherine investigates models of student leadership and opportunities for increased civic engagement.

Please feel free to read more about Katherine by visiting our Staff Bio page.

Service-Learning (S-L) is...a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service opportunities into a student’s coursework. Students are able to become active participants in the learning process by using what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems.

The Powell Center formally defines service-learning as:

a) a course-based, credit-bearing educational experience in which 

b) students participate in an organized service activity that meets community identified needs AND 

c) reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and 

d) an enhanced sense of civic responsibility.

Definition adopted from R.G. Bringle and J.A. Hatcher, A Service-Learning Curriculum for Faculty, Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 1995, 2: 112-122

Our Mission...

Through the Colin L. Powell Center for Leadership and Service, we aim to maximize the s-l experience for all students enrolled in CCNY s-l courses.  S-L staff provide training that supports faculty instruction, in order to prepare CCNY students for future careers, and foster the development of active, engaged citizens in modern society.

Our Function is....The Colin Powell Center provides service-learning training, support, and resources to participating faculty, students, and community organizations.