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Community-Based Service Learning

​​​​Over the past four academic years, the Steans Center has supported nearly 700 community-based service learning (CbSL) courses across more than 80 academic departments and programs  with support from more than 180 community organizations and over 130 faculty members.​

Faculty, Courses, and Community Partner growth trends.

Across this time, over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students have participated in CbSL courses, contributing an estimated 244,000+ hours of service to Chicagoland communities. 

Undergraduate and Graduate student growth trends and comparisons.Survey Insights (Student Learning Outcomes):

Across four years of course evaluations, students consistently reported high-impact learning outcomes. 

Pie chart showing 94% of participants learned how activism can address inequality and power structures.
Pie chart showing 92% of participants recognize the strengths of a community in contributing to its own development.​Pie chart showing 89% of participants better understand social and systemic inequalities.

Collaboratory:

For a detailed look at our CbSL courses, community partners, and faculty, please visit our COLLABORATORY​ webpage.