The institutional mission supports service learning. This dramatic repositioning began as a top-down strategy in 1993. Under the leadership of Chancellor Julius Chambers, who based his strategy on both ethical and pedagogical considerations, the primary mission of the university became to promote the consciousness of social responsibility and dedication to the general welfare of the people of North Carolina, the United States, and the world. The University recognizes, however, the mutually reinforcing impact on scholarship and service on effective teaching and learning. NCUU, therefore, encourages and expects faculty and students to engage in scholarly and creative as well as service activities that benefit the larger communities.
Fellows are responsible for organizing and providing training circles.
The program is housed in Academic Affairs. The Community Service Program is curricular and extra curricular. The Service Learning Program is a triology - faculty students, and community persons participate in the program. Leadership development is essential to the Community Service Program. The Community Service Fellows provide leadership in registering and placing students.