Benefits

Benefits

Service-Learning helps students improve their

• Chances for academic learning and success
• Understanding of how different subjects relate
• Understanding of how complex social issues affect their interests
• Ability to apply course content in “the real world”
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Retention rates (students tend to stay in college)
• Chances of securing scholarships
• Appreciation for diversity

Other benefits to students may include

• “Test-driving” a career
• Stronger networking abilities
• Recognition of their contributions to the community
• Altruistic satisfaction
• Better time-management skills 
• Meet other students with similar interests

Benefits of Service-Learning to Faculty:

• Students who are more academically-engaged
• Additional prospects for scholarship
• Additional opportunities for grants
• Opportunity to give back to the community

Benefits of Service-Learning to the College:  The College

• Continues to strengthen its community relations
• Helps fulfill its mission statement
• Meets students’ curricular and altruistic interests
• Helps meet faculty’s pedagogical interests

Benefits to the larger Community

• Draw on a larger pool of volunteers
• Expand service plans
• Undertake special projects