Service Learning

Service Learning Benefits

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