Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning
# Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning

The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Service-Learning (APRCSL) was established as a platform for educational institutions and non-profit organizations in the Asia-Pacific region to share knowledge and experiences in service-learning.

In the face of increasing societal and environmental challenges, the need to influence and empower our youths to actively develop and act on their sense of social responsibility is ever pressing. In both academic and co-curricular applications, Service-Learning plays a critical role in tertiary institutions in educating and engaging our youths to develop the knowledge and skills (Head), attitudes and dispositions (Heart) to make life choices that are socially responsible (Habit), in their journey of growth to become leaders in society.

## Locations

The conferences were held biennially.

| No. | Date | Host | Theme | Conference Logo | Conference Chair |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | 30 May‒2 June 2007 | Lingnan University (Hong Kong) | Cross-Cultural Service-Learning Experiences in the Asia-Pacific Region: An Evolving Integration of Theory and Practice | ‒ | ‒ |
| 2nd | 1‒5 June 2009 | Lingnan University (Hong Kong) | Crossing Borders, Making Connections: Service-Learning in Diverse Communities | ‒ | ‒ |
| 3rd | 2nd week of June 2011 | Lingnan University (Hong Kong) | Make a Difference: Impacts of Service-Learning | ‒ | ‒ |
| 4th | 4‒7 June 2013 | Lingnan University (Hong Kong) | Service-Learning as a Bridge from Local to Global: Connected World, Connected Future | ‒ | ‒ |
| 5th | 27‒29 May 2015 | Fu Jen Catholic University | Love Journey: Community Engagement through Service-Learning | ‒ | ‒ |
| 6th | 28 May‒2 June 2017 | Petra Christian University | Educating the Heart: Nurturing a Fruitful Life Through Service-Learning | APRCSL | Dr. Juliana Anggono |
| 7th | 19-21 June 2019 | Singapore University of Social Science | Service-Learning: A Lifelong Journey of Social Responsibility | | Cynthia Chang |
| 8th | 28-29 July 2021 | Silliman University | Community Engagement at the Intersection of Research and Extension | | |
| 9th | 19-21 July 2023 | CHRIST (Deemed to be University) | Service-Learning: Touching Lives and Transforming Communities through Innovative Pedagogy, Research and Partnerships | | |

## Past speakers

| Conference | Country | Reputable Keynote Speakers |
| - | - | - |
| 1st | Hong Kong | Edward Chen |
| 2nd | Hong Kong | Edward Chen |
| 3rd | - | - |
| 4th | America | Andrew Furco |
| 5th | India | Rajesh Tandon |
| 6th | Hong Kong | Edward Chen |
