“College students who participate in civic engagement learning activities not only earn higher grade point averages but also have higher retention rates and are more likely to complete their college degree. ”
—Campus Compact, A Promising Connection: Increasing College Access and Success through Civic Engagement

Other Forms of Community Engaged Teaching

While service-learning is the most studied form of community engaged teaching, the CCE provides some support for others as well:

Additionally, classes with a community based or community placed component that do not meet the criteria for academic service-learning can still use the Risk Management policy and work with the CCE to deepen the experience for all involved. Please contact the CCE to discuss this further.