Connecting College & Community
Service Learning & Volunteer Programs at Western State College serves Western students, faculty, and staff in the following ways:
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Assists volunteers in seeking out opportunities that match their interests and talents
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Helps community organizations find student volunteers
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Collaborates with faculty while incorporating service learning projects into academic courses at Western State College
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Builds partnerships between the college, nonprofit organizations, and other community groups
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Implements student volunteer programs on campus and within the community
"Service learning engages students in education, and helps connect their personal lives and community responsibilities with their own academic achievement."
~Ann Bryant
National School Board Association Member,
National Commission on Service Learning