Assessment and Research Tools

Tools and instruments for research and assessment

The scholars with whom we affiliate examine service learning and civic engagement from many perspectives. Their work has led to the development of the civic-minded graduate scale and rubrics, yielded longitudinal research on IUPUI students involved in service learning, and deepened partnerships with organizations throughout Indianapolis. Use the links below to learn more about tools and instruments you can use when conducting research and assessment.

Civic-minded graduate

The civic-minded graduate is a person who has completed a course of study and has the capacity and desire to work with others to achieve the common good.

Civic-minded professional

A civic-minded professional is one who is skillfully trained through formal education with the ethical disposition as a social trustee of knowledge and the capacity to work with others in a democratic way to achieve public good.

SOFAR model

Staff members have developed a graphic reflection and assessment process to support campuses and communities in improving communication and network building based on the SOFAR model of partnerships.

IUPUI service learning taxonomy

Based on an extensive literature review on service learning research and best practices, six essential attributes of service learning courses have been identified.

Previous program partnerships

Partnerships are at the heart of community engagement, CSL’s work, and IUPUI’s mission.

Center for Service & Learning