Service-Learning at CCNY—Get Involved!

The Powell Center offers many ways to get involved in service-learning or to strengthen your existing programming.  Faculty from more than 15 disciplines, from biomedical engineering to architecture, have taken part in the CCNY service-learning program. Our faculty fellows receive curriculum development assistance and financial support. We also provide support to other faculty members.

Ways to Get Started:

	1. Attend a service-learning 101 workshop Learn more about how service-learning is distinguished from other forms of experiential learning (volunteering, internships, etc.) Explore benefits for students, faculty, and community partners. Hear about current projects led by your own colleagues at CCNY! Find out how you or your department can qualify for Service-Learning Fellowships and Grants Check with the Center for upcoming workshop dates!
	2. Become a Service-learning faculty fellow Learn about key service-learning best practices & develop concrete course outcomes. Get advice from experienced CCNY faculty and dedicated community partners. Work alongside other faculty committed to integrating service-learning in their curriculum. Receive up to $5,000 for course development activities. More
	3. Apply for a project grant Receive up to $1,000 to support projects and professional development.  Possible uses include: 1. Travel to service-learning conferences, 2. Supplies for large scale service-learning projects, 3. Hosting lunches, meetings or events with service-placement supervisors. More
	4. Ask your chair to apply for an Engaged Dept. Grant Your department or program can receive up to $10,000 to support implementation of s-l into the curriculum. More
	5. Request a course-Assistant stipend $750 for a semester-long student assignment. More *Eligibility: For Faculty Fellows only.
	Pursue Other Areas of Engaged Scholarship, including:
	6. Apply for a Community-Based Research Grant Up to $8,000 for project development, including workshop participation, research assistant stipends and project related expenses. More
	7. apply for a Public Scholarship Grant Receive support for the publication and dissemination of research. More