The eJournal of Public Affairs (EJOPA), a scholarly publication tied closely to Missouri State’s official mission, is currently undergoing a transfer to its new home within Citizenship & Service-Learning. CASL’s director, Dr. Kathy Nordyke, and yours truly, Charles Whitaker, were previously involved in contributing and editing roles, respectively. We’re thrilled to be spearheading the re-launch. […]
We live in a constantly changing society that demands us to be open-minded and adaptable. Seeing things through a new lens or perspective is vital in today’s world. We believe service-learning can help improve these essential abilities. Through experiential learning – we develop both skill and empathy through hands-on practices in the community. But that […]
Service-learning is an academic method that provides students college credit opportunities to engage in meaningful, community-driven work. Plus, it helps develop important academic and social skills related to the classes they are already enrolled in. There are a variety of excellent, long-form academic resources about the pedagogy of service-learning. But what if you’ve only got […]