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Service Learning

Combining learning in the classroom
with service to the community.
Green Mountain College recognizes the importance of a strong relationship with the local community, and the value these interactions add to a liberal arts education. Students in every field of study contribute to service-learning efforts each year, in projects ranging from environmental research and restoration, to teaching elementary school kids about outdoor living skills.

The Office of Service-Learning assists in coordinating many of these projects and helps students and faculty find new ways to engage with community partners.

Service-learning is a teaching method that links course objectives with meaningful community service experiences. Students gain a greater understanding of practical real-world problems and how to create solutions utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom.


Quick Facts
Service-learning takes time and effort on the part of many community members. Below is a list of the resources that went into service-learning during the 2009-10 academic year.

• More than 500 students participated in service-learning.
  
• More than 25 faculty members coordinated service-learning projects.
  
• Over 5,000 hours of community service were completed by students.
  
• 64 community partners worked with GMC.
  
• More than 30 classes participated in service-learning projects.
• A national survey shows GMC students to be highly engaged in active and collaborative learning. Read the survey results.

Contact

Jacob Park