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· Learning comes alive, more relevant and increases motivation to learn
· Ability to apply classroom knowledge to address unmet community needs
· Gains a deeper understanding of course content.
· Develops additional skills and knowledge
· Improves self-confidence, responsibility, and self-esteem
· Develops greater insight, judgment, and understanding
· Understands skills and issues specific to the service experience
· Establishes contacts with employers to begin networking and marketing yourself
· Promotes community and civic responsibility and concern for others
· Develops a greater appreciation for diversity?
For Faculty
· Enriches and invigorates teaching and learning
· Builds shared partnerships with the community
· Increases opportunities for professional recognition
For Community
· Gain a core of well-informed students for future community service
· An opportunities for community agencies to participate in student learning
· Builds community awareness of college programs and services |