Student Handbook - Lee University

10 service-learning hours for everysemester enrolled at Lee University (up to80 hours). Students can turn in amaximum of 20 hours per organizationper academic year.individuallyarranged projectsStudents should email service@leeuniversity.edu with a description of theactivity and organization for approvalbefore participating in the project. Servicelearninghours and reflections are due byNovember 1 and/or April 1 of therespective semester. The following typesof service will not be counted towardgraduation requirements unless preapprovedby the Leonard Center:8 Projects in which the student’s familymembers are the primary recipients ofthe service.8 On-campus service.8 Singing, playing or performance basedservice.8 Work for which the student receives pay.8 Playing sports or exercising (includingfundraising walks and runs) to raisemoney for a cause. However, if a studentperforms acceptable service that is preapprovedand raises money through thatservice, the student will be granted creditfor the amount of time spent serving, notthe amount of money raised.available from the course instructor. Anexample of this is RELG 200 wherestudents must complete 10 hours ofservice in order to receive credit for thecourse.Contact informationOffice Location: The location of theLeonard Center is on Parker Street nextto Hicks Hall and across from theMcKenzie Athletic Building.Email: service@leeuniversity.eduPhone: (423) 614-8614Website:www.leeuniversity.edu/servicelearningservice-enhanced andservice-embedded CoursesSeveral classes are considered “serviceenhanced”or “service-embedded” coursesand include a service-learning componentfor students to earn service hours duringthe course. Documentation information forrecording and reporting service hoursaccrued through the course will be63