CSL Learning Outcomes

Academic Learning

• Students find that academic theories or concepts are illuminated by their experience in the community, and, conversely, students find that their experience in the community is explained through relevant theories and concepts.
• Students are led to question and explore more deeply academic theories or concepts when they don't appear to fit with students' experience in the community.

Personal Learning

• Challenges encountered in community settings may make students more aware of their own strengths, limitations, and core values
• Challenges encountered in community settings may lead students to develop initiative, self-discipline, and skills of communication.

Civic Learning

• Students learn to take the perspectives of community members who differ from them in race, social class, or other aspects of social identity.
• Students learn to work collaboratively toward shared goals.
• Students learn their capacity to make an impact on social problems.