We at Emory University believe that teaching and learning should not be limited to the traditional classroom. Indeed, many courses at Emory feature experiential learning or service learning components where academic study is combined with real world experiences and/or service activities that address actual community needs. By connecting theory to practice and providing students with opportunities for analysis and reflection, learning is enhanced and students acquire a deeper appreciation of how knowledge can be applied to meet critical human needs.

To further these goals, the Office of University-Community Partnerships (OUCP), in collaboration with Emory's Theory-Practice Learning initiative, maintains a database of courses at Emory that utilize a theory-practice learning pedagogy and/or incorporate service - or experiential-learning components into their coursework. In addition, OUCP provides financial support through its Community Partnerships Mini-Grant Program and graduate teaching assistance through its Community Partnerships Graduate Fellows Program to aid faculty in the development and execution of theory practice learning and service/experiential learning elements into their courses.

Our website also provides links to a variety of resources and publications that discuss experiential and service learning in general and their application in specific disciplines and on selected campuses.


 OUCP Programs & Services
Community Partnership Graduate Fellows
Community Partnership Mini-Grants
Community Partnerships Database - Service Learning/TPL courses

 Emory Resources
Theory-Practice Learning
Center for Teaching and Curriculum

 External Links - Service Learning
Campus Compact
Corporation for National Service - Learn and Serve
Service Learning Syllabi
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Association for Experimental Education
Bonner Foundation
Women Involved in Living and Learning (WILL)


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