"IT IS IN GIVING THAT WE RECEIVE."
Quincy University stands as a Catholic, independent, liberal arts institution of higher learning in the Franciscan tradition. Inspired by the spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi, we respect each person as a sister or brother with dignity, value, and worth. We work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. We prepare men and women for leadership and for the transformation of the world by educating them to seek knowledge that leads to wisdom. We welcome and invite all to share our spirit and life.What is Service Learning?
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Service learning is a type of experiential education that combines academic goals with activities that address human and community needs. Service learning is deeply embedded in the foundation of Quincy University as a Catholic, Franciscan institution.
Why do Service-Learning?
To enhance student learning whether in or outside the class room;
To serve and to collaborate with non-profit agencies in the Tri-State Area;
To foster a sense of civic responsibility and commitment to the common good;
To fulfill Quincy University's Mission Statement with regard to service and transformation.
What is the difference between service-learning and community service?
Community service participants volunteer for the primary or sole purpose of meeting the needs of others and bettering the community as a whole. Young people engaged in high quality service-learning meet the needs of their communities while increasing their academic achievement. Service-learning students also take part in structured time designated to investigate community needs, invoke upon thoughtful planning of the service project, and complete a guided reflection regarding the relationship between their service experience and their more traditional in-class learning. Overall, the most important feature of effective service-learning programs is that students engage equally with learning and service and reflect on the intersections.
Current Service Courses and Opportunities
- Stream Team: For more information contact Dr. Joe Coelho
- Monarch Watch: For more information contact Dr. Joe Coelho
- Prairie Maintenance: For more information contact Dr. Joe Coelho
- Galapagos- Tree planting/reforestation: For more information contact Dr. Joe Coelho
- Poverty Awareness Events: For more information contact Natasha Ramsey
- Tutoring in Teen REACH Program: For more information contact Dr. Ann Behrens
- Tutoring in the College and Career Readiness Program: For more information contact Dr. Ann Behrens
- Quincy Catholic Charities: For more information contact Fr. John Doctor
- Habitat for Humanity: For more information contact Fr. John Doctor
- Special Olympics: For more information contact Jennifer Campbell
Beginning in Fall 2010, all incoming first-year students at Quincy University must perform 30 hours of approved service learning activities before being certified for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the required service learning hours by the end of the junior year. Students are also required to complete these hours in at least THREE different service activities.
Undergraduate students (excluding PDP students) who transfer to Quincy University must meet the following requirement:
Transferred semester credit hours:
- 0-23.9 hours – 30 service learning hours (at least THREE different experiences)
- 24-47.9 hours – 20 service learning hours (at least TWO different experiences)
- 48 hours or more – 10 service learning hours (at least ONE different experience)
Fr. John Doctor
Vice President for Mission and Ministry
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Natasha Ramsey
Director of Multicultural and Leadership Programs
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Megan Boccardi
Assistant Professor of History
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