How widespread is the use of service-learning in college classrooms?
In its publication, 2003 Service Statistics, Campus Compact reported
the results of its 2002-2003 survey of 922 member campuses on their
current state of campus-based community engagement. The 402 campuses
responding highlighted a trend toward increasing civic engagement among
colleges and universities. They reported record participation in
community service and an increase in structural and financial support
for initiatives to improve communities and to make civic learning part
of academic life. Highlights of the findings were:
- Across member campuses, an average of 36% of students participated in service activities
- An average of 24 faculty members per institution teach service-learning courses
- An average of 37 service-learning courses are offered on member campuses
- 93% of member campuses reported having partnerships with K-12 schools
- 80% of member campuses say that administrators and faculty actively support service programs