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Why Service-Learning?

There are many benefits to incorporating service-learning into your courses. Here are just a few:

  • Students gain an understanding of the connection between service and academic work.
  • Curriculum takes on a higher relevancy to real community and human needs.
  • Relationships between the University and the community are enhanced, bringing mutual benefit to both parties.
  • Service-learning develops business and life skills that meet the needs of both students and participating businesses/organizations.