Welcome to Service Learning at UC Clermont College! The American Association of Community Colleges defines service learning as follows:
“Service learning combines community service with classroom instruction, focusing on critical, reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. Service learning programs involve students in activities that address local needs while developing their academic skills and commitment to their community.”
At its best, service learning improves student learning, addresses community needs, facilitates public debate and dialogue, and creates campuses that are true partners with their communities.
“Service Learning was enriching in so many ways that I hadn't foreseen; it provided hands-on, real world experience with the courses I was studying, enabled me to use my skills to help others in need, and it now shows prospective employers that I have had practical use of my skills that goes far beyond the classroom. I continue to volunteer teaching English to low-income mothers, and am so grateful to have been given the resources to get started with what has turned out to be a valuable, ongoing project.” --Belinda Gulette
*One hour = $21.36 (from IndependentSector.org)