The liberal arts and education through public service share the goal of developing the basis for effective democratic citizenship. In the public service program, service learning _ the integration of community service into an academic course _ may be used in the teaching of many different subject areas. The service experience can allow the student to achieve an understanding of human community as well as of our particular society in a way which is more complex and effective than readings and class discussions alone. In addition, the community involvement fostered by the service experience can lead the student to a better understanding of the self.
Jack D. Harris
Professor
Sociology
215 Stern Hall
(315) 781-3439