In 1995, UW-Eau Claire identified service-learning as an essential component of a comprehensive baccalaureate degree. The Center for Service-Learning was established to develop and implement this new requirement for graduation. While the Volunteer Network and Service-Learning share similar missions and resources, they are stand-alone, independent programs. Although volunteer activities through the Volunteer Network may be adapted into a service-learning project, students completing activities through this program do not automatically fulfill the service-learning requirement. What follows is an explanation contrasting Service-Learning with the Volunteer Network.
Center for Service Learning