Service Learning
Benefits of Service Learning
Benefits to Faculty and Students
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Enriches student learning of course material and brings books to life
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Engages students in active learning that demonstrates the relevance and importance of academic work for their life experience and career choices
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Increases awareness of current societal issues as they relate to academic areas of interest
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Broadens perspectives of diversity issues and enhances critical thinking skills
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Improves interpersonal skills that are increasingly viewed as important skills in achieving success in professional and personal environments
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Develops civic responsibility through active community involvement
Benefits to the Community
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Provides substantial human resources to meet educational, human, safety and environmental needs of local communities
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Allows the energy and enthusiasm of college students to contribute for meeting needs
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Fosters an ethic of service and participation in students who will be tomorrow’s volunteers and civic leaders
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Creates potential for additional partnerships with faculty and increased collaboration with the campus
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Provides opportunities to be co-educators