About

Experiential learning is what we do

Service-learning is experiential, "hands-on" learning. It's considered a high-impact practice – which refers to educational methods that are often associated with recruitment, retention, and engagement from students. The Citizenship & Service-Learning (CASL) office supports all levels of service-learning at Missouri State, connecting students, faculty, and partner organizations together to make a positive difference in the community. 

Learn more about the different types and attributes of service-learning on our page for faculty and advisors.

Students can go to our students page to learn about the benefits of service-learning and how to add a course.

We strive to address real issues

We base our partnerships, programs and goals on the latest Springfield Community Focus Report. This ensures students are contributing to work that really matters. Visit Springfield Community Focus to learn more.

Our work is guided by experts

Members of Missouri State's Faculty Senate serve on our Oversight Committee. And leaders in the local community serves as ambassadors on our Community Partner Ambassador Advisory Board. Learn more by taking a look at the links below.

See service-learning in action on our video channel

Annual report archive

Carnegie classification for community engagement

Citizenship and Service-Learning, also known as CASL, supports Missouri State's status as a Carnegie-classified institution through curricular engagement. This is defined as teaching, learning and scholarship that engages faculty, students, and community in mutually beneficial and respectful collaboration. Interactions address community identified needs, deepen students' civic and academic learning, enhance community well-being and enrich the scholarship of the institution.

To view supporting resources for the 2026 Carnegie application, please see the Carnegie Application Links page, linked below.

Carnegie Application Links

Affiliations