Service Learning
Benefits of Service Learning
Benefits to DCTC Students
- Provides civic engagement opportunities with surrounding communities, nonprofits and private businesses
- Increases awareness of issues in our community and society as a whole
- Broadens perspectives and enhances critical thinking skills
- Provides active learning opportunities that improve technical skills
- Develops leadership skills
- Builds self-confidence and interpersonal skills
Benefits to the Community
- Increases community volunteerism
- Provides access to substantial resources and expertise
- Creates opportunities for additional partnerships and collaboration with DCTC
- Encourages personal growth of future community leaders
Benefits to Local Businesses
- Increases visibility and prestige
- Establishes new connections with community groups
- Provides networking opportunities with DCTC faculty and students
- Lays groundwork for future partnerships and collaborative efforts
Benefits to the College
- Fosters student learning opportunities
- Cultivates new relationships with community groups
- Extends campus resources to the community
- Increases the college's visibility
- Aids faculty in incorporating community service into their curriculum
- Encourages individual student involvement in community service
- Documents student civic engagement activities and issues that are important to DCTC students