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"If today's college graduates are to become positive forces in this world, they need not only to possess knowledge and intellectual capacities but also to see themselves as members of a community, as individuals with a responsibility to contribute to their communities. They must be willing to act for the common good and capable of doing so effectively."

—From Educating Citizens, Preparing America's Undergraduates for Lives of Moral and Civic Responsibility by Colby, Elrich, Beaumont and Stephens

Service learning aims to provide students with academic and co-curricular opportunities that connect to the local community and the world through service. We aim to deepen and enhance your educational experience at Â鶹´«Ã½ State University by helping you understand how you can contribute and make a real difference in the lives of others.

What is service learning?

According to the Â鶹´«Ã½ State University Academic Bulletin, Â鶹´«Ã½ State students enrolled in Service-Learning Programs, as designated following review and approval by the Service Learning Committee, actively participate in experiences coordinated in collaboration with the University and the community, ensuring that the actual needs of our community are met. These activities serve as an opportunity to use knowledge and skills acquired by students during classroom instruction. In activities such as small group discussions, class activities, and journal writing, students reflect on their experiences.