Service-learning combines community service with academic instruction. Service-learning provides students with an opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom to a meaningful experience in the "real world."

Service-learning emphasizes

• critical thinking
• practical problem solving
• values clarification
• social and personal development
• civic and community responsibilities

Benefits to Students

• makes curriculum relevant to students' lives
• enables students to feel connected
• encourages multicultural awareness
• establishes link with community

Benefits to Faculty

• validates teaching and enhances learning
• builds classroom community
• provides classroom with a primary research opportunity

Benefits to Community

• receives valuable volunteer assistance from SMCC students
• establishes direct link to student learning
• builds community awareness

Benefits to SMCC Campus

• provides meaningful experiences for SMCC students
• provides meaningful service to the community
• promotes community awareness of college programs and services
  

Are you a faculty member interested in exploring Service-Learning opportunities for your classes?  We can help!  Please contact:

Tara Nichols, Program Advisor
South Mountain Community College
Career Services Center
Student Enrollment Services (SES) building
602-243-8176
tara.nichols@smcmail.maricopa.edu

Suzanne Hipps, Director
South Mountain Community College
Career Services Center
Student Enrollment Services (SES) building
602-243-8154
suzanne.hipps@smcmail.maricopa.edu