Connected to Our Community
Partner with the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) faculty and students to identify real projects, organizational challenges, community needs, research questions, and opportunities for innovation. A partnership might involve a one-day service experience, a semester-long project, a service-learning course, research, consulting, mentoring, or an ongoing community initiative.
You bring the real-world challenge. UIndy brings students, faculty expertise, creativity, and a commitment to education for service.
The result is a mutually beneficial partnership: stronger students, stronger organizations, a stronger workforce, and a stronger Indianapolis.
To discuss collaborations, please contact 317-788-3557 or service-learning@uindy.edu.
How do you create a better community? YOU BUILD IT.
University of Indianapolis students are invested and want to participate in academic learning through service. They are not just volunteers. Our community partners become a part of the learning process and the co-teaching experience.
Benefits of working with service-learning groups:
- Help build your organizational capacity
- Professional Development and knowledge exchange
- Expanding networks and partnerships
- Building evidence of community impact
- Enhancing strategic planning and strengthening marketing and visibility
Curricular Service-Learning
Service-Learning
Service-learning directly relates to the course content, requiring students to learn by serving in the community, and includes reflective learning assessment and evaluation. Project-based service-learning courses are included in this identifier.
Freshman Seminars or New Student Experience
- New Student Experience Seminars (NSE)
- 3-10 service hours
- One-time projects addressing community needs
Service-Learning Labs
- 28 service hours
- Social problems, engage with organizations to learn, adapt, and help.
Mid-Level Courses (100-200)
- 42 service hours
- Unite students, partners, faculty in service projects
Upper-Level Courses (400+)
- 87 service hours
- Social objectives, problem-solving for organizations
Co-Curricular Activities
Volunteerism
Volunteerism is indirectly related to the course content, may be a single instance of engagement, and may be optional to students. This type of service typically does not require extensive reflection or evaluation.
Co-curricular activities enhance students’ well-being and social responsibility and often have flexible service hours.
Perfect for:
- Independent Service
- Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)
- Student-Athletes
Promoting social responsibility and creating space for community connections.