Service Learning
Service Learning in Our Community
Community development through service-learning projects promotes citizenship and civic involvement in our students. In a wide selection of DCTC programs, students are required to demonstrate their commitment to community service by participating in approved service-learning projects.
Service Learning Objectives
- Convey importance of good citizenship
- Promote civic responsibility
- Expand awareness of community issues, needs and programs
- Spotlight various methods of community service
- Teach skills related to more effective and engaged community membership
- Develop professional ideals and standards through service-learning activities
- Cultivate interpersonal communication skills through participation in small-group activities
- Enhance leadership skills
- Build environment of participation among students, faculty and the community
