Community-Engaged Learning
Community-Engaged Learning is offered by the Engaged Learning Office. Community-engaged learning creates deeply engaged learning experiences for students while also making a positive impact in the community. Through community-engaged learning, students incorporate critical reflective thinking and civic engagement into academic coursework by collaboratively and collectively working with community partners (non-profits, governmental, and/or educational community partners). Community-engaged learning also involves students in activities that focus on community-identified needs while developing their academic skills, increasing their subject matter knowledge, and commitment to their communities.
In the SLCC General Catalog, you can search for High-Impact Practices (HIPs) through the attribute feature on the searchable schedule. Enrolling in and passing a Community-Engaged Learning course will fulfill the HIP Community-Engaged Learning requirement for honors. Make sure to document and reflect on this HIP experience in your ePortfolio.
If you have taken a community-engaged learning designated course, have completed your community-engaged learning project, and have showcased it on your ePortfolio, please consider applying for the community-engaged learning tuition waiver. Learn more information and apply here.
The Community-Engaged Learning Student Fund (CELSF) is for students enrolled in Community-Engaged Learning classes and select other programs. Students may request funding up to $500 to offset costs directly related to their Community-Engaged Learning projects. Students must submit a proposal explaining the details of their project and how it relates to their course learning objectives to apply for funding. Approved funds can be used for consumable goods only such as food, school supplies, or even travel costs! To apply, fill out the proposal in SLCCSync.
Alternative Breaks are a great opportunity for students to get involved in community-based service in a new environment whether that is locally or in another city i.e. San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Monterey Bay, etc. Students will engage in various social topics that include immigration, health and wellness, refugee, hospice care, animal rights, sustainability, LGBTQ rights, equity, and more. Learn more about Alternative Breaks.
Get involved in Civically Engaged Scholars through the Thayne Center and graduate with honors while being involved in the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement: community engaged learning and research, community organizing and activism, direct service, philanthropy, policy and governance, and social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility. Learn more about getting involved as a Civically Engaged Scholar.