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    Connecting Community Service to the Classroom

    In October 2014, the FAS Standing Committee on Public Service held a “Connecting Community Service to the Classroom” symposium that brought in national experts to share best practices.

    Service Learning at Harvard

    The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health lists service-learning opportunities for students in courses across the University. 

    Mindich Program for Engaged Scholarship

    The Phillips Brooks House Center for Public Service and Engaged Scholarship created the Mindich Program for Engaged Scholarship, to integrate academics, public service, and community engagement.

    Service Learning for Harvard Medical School

    The Office of Enrichment Programs and Division of Service learning at Harvard Medical School assists students in developing quality service programs locally and internationally.

    Harvard Library Databases

    Many of Harvard Library’s directories can help instructors find organizations or scholars by region, area of expertise, etc. 

    A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Service-Learning on Students

    This meta-analysis of the impact of service-learning on students shows empirical support for the position that following certain recommended practices—such as linking to curriculum, voice, community involvement, and reflection—was associated with better outcomes.

    Risk-taking in higher education : the importance of negotiating intellectual challenge in the college classroom

    Risk-taking is foundational to the structure and goals of higher education. Encouraging students to consider new, diverse, even uncomfortable ideas is needed to develop a critically informed view of the world and establish one’s own values and beliefs. Yet, students and parents are increasingly... Read more about Risk-taking in higher education : the importance of negotiating intellectual challenge in the college classroom