Introduction

During the past two years, University of Hawaii - Leeward Community College has experienced enormous changes: the leadership of a new president; the dramatic organizational restructuring of all of the campuses within the University of Hawaii system; and increased student enrollment at our campus.

Though a handful of Service-Learning opportunities have existed at LCC for several years, the college is now at a state where we hope to move beyond an introductory level of Service-Learning. To do this, we need faculty members who see the benefits to both students and the community through this type of educational approach. This handbook is designed to help faculty understand what Service-Learning is and how to develop a curriculum that incorporates it into their courses.

Not only does Service-Learning enhance students’ educational experience, but it also ties in well with three of our college’s long-range strategic goals:

Goal A:	Provide opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge, personal enrichment, and creativity.
	Objective 2: Develop effective teaching methodologies and delivery modes.

Goal B:	Stimulate the cultural and intellectual life of the community by providing artistic, professional, and enrichment opportunities.
	Objective 1: Provide facilities, services, and activities to communities.

Goal D:	Build Partnerships
	Objective 3: Develop and strengthen local and global connections.

Service-Learning can provide a diverse and innovative learning experience that extends from the classroom to the community. With the aid of this handbook and the resources from the LCC Service-Learning Program, interested faculty can add Service-Learning to their teaching.

Adapted from: Almonte Paul, Dorell, Hafflin et.al. Service Learning at Salt Lake Community College, A Faculty Handbook