For over a quarter of a century, educators have been challenged with characterizing “Service Learning,” the term coined in the 1970s for student engagement in community service performed as part of course requirements (Furco, 1996).  Fogarty (1997) defines SL as “Learning in the context of serving others” (p. 102), and adds that the SL experience is tied to goals in the existing curriculum.  The picture of SL today is vast and eclectic: manning a thrift shop, beautification projects, reading to the blind, fund raising, voter registration drives, issue forums, crime fighting, petitions, initiating law, and even running for office.

"Students don't just learn...they feel."  --Pushpa Ramakrishna