Definitions of Service-Learning Currently Employed at Meredith
As gathered from conversations with faculty and staff and the service-learning survey that was distributed at the beginning of November, the definition of service-learning is determined by one of the following components. Service-learning is:

• Community service alone: 6
• Community service & reflection: 5
• Community service that is tied to academic content: 4
• Community service that is tied to academic content & includes reflection: 5
• Community service that is tied to community need: 1
• Community service that is tied to community need & includes reflection: 1
• Community service that is tied to community need, academic content, and includes reflection: 4
• Professional preparation: 3
• Engagement in goal-oriented activities: 1
• No definition provided: 4

As seen above, there is no cohesive definition of service-learning currently being employed. The Service-Learning Advisory Committee (SLAC) is attempting to align these definitions under the broad rubric of civic engagement so that we can encourage creativity and individuality while standardizing distinctions among the many forms of learning through service and student development.

Summary of Faculty and Staff Service-Learning Survey
• Total number of respondents: 23
• 11 departments, 2 academic programs, and 2 offices were represented, ranging from Biology to Dance Theatre, Freshman Year Experience, and Student Activities and Leadership Development.
• Our respondents included staff and faculty in their first year to several faculty members who have been teaching for over 20 years.
• The percentage of the grade the student received that was based on experience ranged from 0-85% with a mode of 10%.
• The hourly requirements for service ranged from 2-100 total hours with a mode of 10 hours.
• The means for student reflection on her service ranged from papers, presentations, class discussions, or reflection sessions to faculty or peer review.

Courses that Include Service:
ART/SCI 946*
BK 337*
CAP 401
CD 340*, 438*
COM 140, 141, 142
CORE 100
CSC 407
EDU 081, 082, 083, 084,232, 255B, 350,
ESS 200, 300
FCS 942
FN 327, 328
GEO 326
HED 200*
IDS 942
POL 100, 942
PSY 210, 342
SOC 335*, 471*
SWK 241*, 305*, 944*
THE 247*

Total non-designated SL courses: 24
Total designated SL courses (*): 11
Total courses including service: 3