Overview
"A good college affirms that service to others is a central part of education." -The Carnegie Foundation
Experiential education is nothing new. Since the beginning of time, humans have learned through direct experience. Education needs to be active. It's about doing and being connected to the outside world. Experiential learning is positive, meaningful, and real. It accommodates all levels of learners.
"Our Experiential Education Program ties directly to the mission statement of our campus by facilitating the total development of our students. Active learning that takes place outside of the classroom can provide meaningful opportunities for our students . . . opportunities that have the potential to maximize the skills necessary for personal growth and responsible citizenship."
-- President Kenneth Atwater
South Mountain Community College
Resources
Career Services Contact Information
SES Building
(602) 243-8154
Suzanne Hipps
Director
(602) 243-8153
The Experiential Education Program (Service-Learning and Internship) is a service of the SMCC Career Services Center. This program supports SMCC students, faculty, and community agencies through a variety of services including:
- securing community agency sites
- coordinating student placements at community agencies
- monitoring student progress and volunteer hours
- serving as a clearinghouse for volunteer projects, service-learning, and internships
- providing presentations on service-learning
To find out about specific opportunities to serve the community, contact:
Suzanne Hipps, Director
South Mountain Community College
Career Services Center
Student Enrollment Services (SES) building
602-243-8154
suzanne.hipps@smcmail.maricopa.edu