Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning
The mission of the Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning is to support student engagement in civic life and academically based service learning to promote ethical and social responsibility and university engagement that provides public service and outreach. The Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning:
- Connects faculty and students with community organizations through service learning courses and volunteer opportunities.
- Provides resources, assistance, and training to faculty who teach service learning courses and/or Ethics and Civic Engagement courses.
- Tracks service hours completed by service learning students and individual volunteers.
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What is Service Learning?
A teaching and learning strategy that
- integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection
- enriches the learning experience
- teaching civic responsibility
- strengthens the community
Students who enroll in service learning courses get hands-on, real life experiences related to the course in which they are enrolled.
Student Service Learning Resources
- Service Learning Resource Guide
- Service Learning Student Information Form
- FSU Waiver of Liability
- Service Learning Timesheet
Our Community Partners
Students and faculty can connect with a community partners that address a variety of focus areas. Please contact the Office of Civic Engagement for the community partners with an immediate need for student assistance.
GivePulse
GivePulse is an online platform designed to connect Fayetteville State University students with community service opportunities, volunteer events, and civic engagement activities. Through GivePulse, students can easily find and sign up for events that align with their interests and passions, track their service hours, and even collaborate with fellow students on impactful projects. It serves as a valuable resource for those looking to give back to the community, develop leadership skills, and build a meaningful service record that can enhance both personal growth and future career prospects.
FAQs
How do I find service opportunities?
- Go to FSU GivePulse.
- Sign Via UNCFSU with your FSU Email and Password
- Browse the opportunities and register for the events that you wish to volunteer with.
How do I submit service hours?
- If you are registered for an event in GivePulse, you will receive an email notification to confirm your hours. Otherwise, log in to GivePulse, go to your Dashboard and click on Registrations. From there, click “Add Impact.”
- If you are uploading hours for an event you did not register for or was done independently, select “Add Impact” at the top right of the FSU GivePulse homepage. For organizations that are not in GivePulse, you will need to select “Can’t Find It” when asked to enter the name of the organization.
I am a faculty member, how do I manage my GivePulse course page?
- Contact the Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning to schedule a time for one-on-one tutorial.
I am a community organization, how do I use the GivePulse platform?
- Contact the Office of Civic Engagement and Service Learning to establish a partnership.
Once the partnership is established, the office will create a free page for your organization and provide training on how to use the plattorm.