A cooperative initiative on the part of faculty and staff has resulted in an Office of Service-Learning at Bucknell. Headed by Janice Butler, a 14-year veteran of student affairs work, the program opened in September 2002 and is located at 121 Taylor Hall. At Bucknell many students engage in volunteer work and some faculty have routinely used service as a part of their courses. With the help of the Office of Service-Learning, the University is making a coordinated effort to combine academic learning with service work in order to enhance learning and benefit the community. The program serves to link teachers and learners to non-profit organizations with identified needs. Over 100 organizations in the central Susquehanna Valley have requested student assistance so far, and according to surveys completed by numerous faculty, many instructors have an interest in developing courses that include a service component. The Office of Service-Learning conducts workshops for faculty, provides support materials, and plays the role of "matchmaker," connecting faculty to service organizations whose needs students may address as a part of their educational experience. Definitions explain the concept of service-learning and related terms. Benefits identify how students, faculty, community members, and the institution benefit. Examples of service-learning at Bucknell provides a glimpse at some current course activities. Course List offers a look at the variety of classes that include a public service component in the curriculum. | 
