This document discusses pathways to democratic civic engagement through problem-based service learning (PBSL). It explores moving beyond a volunteer model to one where students solve real-world problems through service. The document notes that achieving democratic civic engagement requires moving multiple dimensions, including students, faculty, institutional support, and community partnerships. It also discusses how to design PBSL projects that appeal to faculty by directly relating to course outcomes and presenting students with complex problems to solve. Overall, the document provides a framework for designing PBSL projects and partnerships that can grow over time from initial projects into deep, democratic civic engagement between higher education and communities.