American College Personnel Association [www.acpa.nche.edu]

ACPA is an association dealing with trends in higher education. In recent years, service learning has become a focus of its professional development.

American Psychological Association [www.apa.org/ed/slce/home.html]

This site, hosted by the APA, is intended to introduce faculty, teachers, students, researchers, clinicians, and community partners to the connections between psychological work, the pedagogy of service-learning, and issues of civic engagement. Most importantly, this site provides contact information for service-learning leaders in the field.

Community-Campus Partnerships for Health [depts.washing.edu/ccph/servicelearningres.html]

The CCPH makes it a goal to provide educators with a comprehensive list of tools and resources for service-learning, including PowerPoint presentations, sample syllabi, and electronic discussion groups.

Council of Independent Colleges [www.cic.edu]

CIC is a national organization that provides campus leaders with opportunities such as seminars, workshops, and programs in order to improve educational programs, administrative and financial performance, and institutional visibility.

Do Something.org [dosomething.org]

This site contains examples of service projects, as well as grant and scholarship opportunities.

Dummy's Guide to Service Learning

27 Simple Answers to Good Questions on: Faculty, Programmatic, Student, Administrative, & Non-Profit Issues

Florida Campus Compact [www.floridacompact.org]

Campus Compact is a nation-wide coalition of 1,000 college and university presidents committed to the public purposes of higher education. This site is a valuable resource, putting forth training materials, sample syllabi, steps for service-learning course construction, and funding. Students will also find this a useful site for ideas on service-learning work study and scholarships.

Educators for Community Engagement [www.e4ce.org]

ECE is the only national organization committed to democratizing classrooms and communities through service learning circles, service-learning, and critical dialogue. This website offers educators a recommended reading list, online links, and information on national gatherings.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education [www.eriche.org]

ERIC offers information in a database style on education. It also produces publications on specific topics in higher education including service learning.

International Partnership for Service Learning [www.ipsl.org]

The IPSL initiates, designs, and administers off-campus programs combining service and academic study open to all qualified students and recent graduates.

Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation [www.jrcpf.org]

The foundation recognizes the best practices in campus-community partnership programs and innovative ideas for student-led service learning projects to address the needs of the community. Awards are given to the best campus-community partnership programs, and grants are given for social entrepreneurship linked to student's academic discipline.

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse [www.servicelearning.org]

The National Service-Learing Clearinghouse assists educators and community agencies in developing and expanding service opportunities for all youth.

National Youth Leadership Council [www.nylc.org]

NYLC works to integrate service-learning practices into all levels of education. The NYLC has a variety of service and products including training, clearinghouse service, materials and curriculum, technical assistance and program development.

Service Learning Resource Center [www.nationalservicesources.org]

The Center offers online training tools and publications, an events calendar, the Effective Practices Collection, and a library of printed publications, videos, and other media available for loan to Corporation grantees. It also serves as an information exchange where individual programs can share innovations and effective practices with others.

Service Leader [www.serviceleader.org]

ServiceLeader.org, a project of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin, provides information on all aspects of volunteerism.

Swearer Center for Public Service [swearercenter.brown.edu]

The Swearer Center for Public Service is a great model for service-learning programs nation-wide. This site features information about funding, courses, and "careers for the common good."

Corporation for National and Community Service [www.cns.gov/for_organizations/highered/index.asp]

The CNS is committed to supporting a culture of service on college campuses. Each year, the CNS invests more than $150 million in expanding service-learning and campus volunteering through grants, AmeriCorps Education Awards, and research, recognition, and other initiatives.

Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse [www.servicelearning.org/hehome/index.php]

Learn and Serve provides the world's largest database of service-learning resources, including print and electronic materials, job listings, and tools kits.