Service Learning is the combination of community service and classroom instruction, with a focus on critical, reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. (AACC 2002). Service Learning allows instructors to integrate classroom instruction with student service to the community at selected CNM approved agencies while providing a structured time of reflection for students.
Students get experience applying what they are learning in the classroom while meeting real community needs. Community agencies receive service from students while helping to educate students in ways that don't happen in the classroom. Students get hands-on experience in career fields they are considering. Students also increase their communication and networking skills, their awareness of community needs and projects, and their abilities to apply what they learn in class. They are provided opportunities to become civically engaged in their communities.
The CNM Service Learning Program is a national model for colleges and universities. The program has won numerous awards for its innovative methods of academic instruction and civic engagement. The CNM Service Learning program serves a student population of 22,500 students and over 250 community agencies.
Who Participates in Service Learning? - The Service Learning Program is comprised of students, faculty and agencies.
- Each partner is active in this learning process and is responsible for meeting their requirement to ensure program success.
| | If you are interested in learning more about how you could utilize Service Learning, please contact: Maria Nancy Valenzuela, Outreach Specialist, can be contacted at (505) 224-3071 (office) or email to mvalenzuela11@cnm.edu
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The Service Learning Program is a proud recipient of a Corporation for National and Community Service Grant. The program is also the 1999 National Bellwether award winner and the 2004 Community College National Center for Community Engagement Service Learning and Civic Engagement award winner. |
