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Service-Learning

“Service-Learning is a credit-bearing, educational experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs and reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility.”
Bringle, RG & Hatcher, JA (2000, May/June). Institutionalization of service-learning in higher education. The Journal of Higher Education.

Service-learning at Lasell College is a key piece of the Connected Learning philosophy. The Center for Community-Based Learning can help you explore many possibilities for engaging in service-learning. We look forward to supporting you with:

Service-Learning Linked Credit
Leadership in Civic Engagement Minor
Consultations to Faculty considering service-learning or community-based participatory research
Literature on service-learning
Support for students
Success stories from students, faculty, and community partners

Contact: Sharyn Lowenstein, 617-243-2156, slowenstein@lasell.edu.

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Lasell College Wins NEA Grant to Create Online Fashion Design Catalog Thursday, May 2, 2013Lasell College President Michael B. Alexander announced today that the College is the recipient of a $20,000 2013 National Endowment for the Arts matching grant to assist in the creation of an online fashion design catalog. The Lasell grant proposal was one of 50 grants funded by the NEA in its Art Works Design category.