Service-Learning at Clover Park Technical College

Mobilizing Students in the Fight Against Poverty

›Service-Learning is a teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.

At Clover Park, Service-Learning occurs two primary areas:  

› Academic

›Occurs as part of a course

›Examples: SVL 101, SBS 185, ENV 141, Project Homeless Connect

›Co-Curricular

›Occurs as a part of student programs or activities

›Examples:

›Peer Mentor service projects (Habitat for Humanity, Tacoma Rescue Mission, etc.),

›Student Clubs - Eco Club work parties

  

Clover Park's impact to date:

›429 volunteers (325 student volunteers)

›1603 volunteer hours (1268 student hours)

›20 service projects performed

›8 classes implementing Service-Learning

›50 community partnerships established or maintained

›Monetary Value of Volunteers: $33,697.03 ($21.01/Hour in WA)

How to get involved?

›Implement Service-Learning into course curriculum.
›Encourage students and staff to get involved in co-curricular projects.
Report your Service-Learning activities and numbers to the Service-Learning Center.

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