Requirements

When you complete your GST 101, REL 200, and your capstone courses, you will have earned .25 credit hours of service per course, unless your capstone course does not integrate service.

Click on the capstone course box below for a list of service enhanced capstone courses.

The remaining service-learning hours are open to your design and creativity, but must be pre-approved by the Leonard Center. For a list of pre-approved service opportunities please see the Service Opportunities menu option on the right side of the screen.

The following diagram explains how the points are structured.

(Click on the GST 101 box for a more thorough explanation of first semester service learning requirements.)

	First Semester: Gateway to University Success Course. Typically Taken your Sophomore Year: Religion Course as a fulfillment of the required minor. Points 3-7 can be earned through service outlets including: Service Saturdays (occur 2-3 times each semester) Service Enhanced Courses Global Perspective Trips Individually Arranged Projects Academic Clubs Greek Letter Organizations Ministry Clubs Social Service Organizations, etc. FOR ANY ONE SERVICE PROJECT OR ORGANIZATION, YOU CAN RECEIVE NO GREATER THAN 20 HOURS OF SERVICE CREDIT PER ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR.
REFLECTION PAPER For each 10 hours of service completed outside of a service enhanced course, a 2 page critical reflection paper must be submitted along with proper documentation of service to the Leonard Center.    Click Here for sample questions that will help in writing your reflection paper.
	Final Semester: Course within your major if offered.

Helpful Hints
Here are 10 hints to help you complete your service projects and get the most out of them.

• Do projects with friends. Partnering with others can help make the experience more enjoyable and beneficial.
   
• Check with your department about related service projects. Often you can take part in department-sponsored projects and receive service-learning credit for it. For instance, students preparing to be teachers can volunteer at Backyard Ministries to tutor and mentor children.
   
• As a member of your club or organization, design and take part in service opportunities with that group. If you are not a member of a group or organization, consider joining a ministry or service group like the Student Leadership Council or Pioneers for Christ. For student involvement information at Lee, click on the Why Serve button to the right.
   
• Look for events that are sponsored by the Office of Student Development, Student Leadership Council, and your residence hall. Examples are Urban Outreaches, Operation Christmas Child, Great Strides, Agape Project/Service Saturday, and so forth. Look for information on these events in the various campus publications.
   
• Take advantage of your breaks. Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring and Summer breaks are usually good times to volunteer. Be sure to get the project pre-approved by the Leonard Center.
   
• Check out your local church's community service opportunities.
   
• Look to serve with faculty members when possible. These types of relationships are valuable throughout your college experience and beyond.
   
• Be sure to reflect when you serve. It's hard to learn much from your service participation without thinking about it.
   
• Link your service to your calling & career preparation. You may wish to include your relevant service activities on résumés and applications in the future.
   
• Have fun and be open to new experiences. You can surprise yourself!

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