Curricular Engagement
Why This Matters
Intentional integration of community engagement into the curriculum enhances student learning. Community engagement is a meaningful pedagogical approach that advances educational outcomes and the public good. When engagement is integrated into academic work, it connects theory to practice. Service-learning and other forms of curricular engagement link academic content to real-world contexts and support civic responsibility. By embedding engagement across disciplines and assessing its impacts on students and communities, institutions demonstrate that engagement is central to learning rather than supplemental.
Standards for Practice
- Course Integration
- Embed community engagement and service learning in courses across disciplines and curricular requirements.
- Document service-learning course designation, type, and enrollment data.
- Service Learning Outcomes
- Assess and evaluate service-learning courses for students, campus, and community impact.
- Curricular-Related Experiences for Community Engagement
- Integrate community engagement into curricular experiences such as student research, internships, career exploration, study abroad, and alternative breaks.
- Systematically document curricular experiences that support community Engagement in the KU Community Check Box.
Resources for Implementing the Standards
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Resources from the Community Tool Box
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