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Service Learning

	Students in Dr. Martin LoMonaco's Advertising class were assigned a service learning project to design an ad campaign to collect much need toiletries for the House of Grace in Kensington. The estimated value of the collection is approximately $600.

Academic Service Learning is a concrete expression of Neumann's mission as a Catholic college in the Franciscan tradition. In its Mission Statement, Neumann claims "knowledge while valuable in itself, is to be used in the service of others." The Service-Learning experience, coordinated by the Career Development Office, is unique in that it integrates classroom learning with community- based service. These community partnerships support the student's

	Some of the donated items for the House of Grace

social, ethical, intellectual and civic development, as well as provide an increased awareness of one's social responsibility. As a result, students become active rather than passive learners while connecting their academic experience with community-based activities. The reflection component of Service-Learning invites students to consider their service experiences in light of Catholic social thought and the Franciscan worldview.

Click here to read details provided by Neumann faculty members about some of our students' Service Learning experiences. Service-Learning opportunities are facilitated by the Coordinator of Experiential Education.

Carol Dougherty
Experiential Education Programs
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA. 19014
610-558-5537
cdougher@neumann.edu