Service Learning

Service learning, at its core, is a teaching and learning strategy that connects what you learn in the classroom to problems in our community. At Oklahoma City University, you will get the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the classroom while making a difference for our community. Service learning will show you that what you learn in the classroom has the potential to have an impact on the world and community around us.

Since 2004, service learning has been a requirement of the OCU general education curriculum. You will complete at least one service learning course before graduation. If you complete four or more service learning courses, you will receive special recognition at your commencement ceremony.

Vivian Wimberly Service-Learning Endowment

The Vivian Wimberly Service-Learning Endowment was created to encourage and support faculty who teach courses that allow students to apply their classroom learning to real-world experience. Beginning with the fall 2021 semester, service-learning faculty have the opportunity to receive a stipend through the Vivian Wimberly Endowment. Awards will be offered for new courses and repeat courses that include an updated component.

Vivian Wimberly Service-Learning Endowment stipends will be awarded through an application process. Application instructions can be found here. Applications for spring semester classes are due on the third Tuesday in September. Applications for fall semester classes are due on the third Tuesday in February.