"The most important thing an institution does is not to prepare a student for a career, but for life as a citizen.
-Frank Newman, founder of Campus Compact and former president of University of Rhode Island and the Education Commission of the States.
Designing a course around community-based learning includes in-depth theoretical and practical applications which allow for maximum integration of service and classroom work.
Learn how to obtain the UNCG "SVL" designation for your new course, existing course, or course section
Want to learn more? Here are some great places to start:
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NC Campus Compact NC Coalition of 33 college and university presidents who seek to support and encourage civic engagement on college campuses. UNCG is a founding member. http://www.elon.edu/nccc/ |
Campus Compact (National)
Website includes syllabi by discipline:
http://www.compact.org