Through organized volunteer service that meets the needs of the community, you can have approved volunteer service hours recorded on your official college transcript. This activity enhances academic curriculum and fosters life long connections between you and your community.

The Holcombe Institute promotes Civic Engagement-Service Learning as one of its initiatives. Service Learning integrates meaningful community service with classroom instruction and reflection to

• enrich the learning experience
• teach civic responsibility
• encourage lifelong civic engagement
• strengthen communities.
  

The NEA Higher Education Thriving in Academe project suggests service learning is: "unique in its imperative to balance the educational need of students with the practical needs of the community." Read more about Service Learning in the Advocate's April 2006 issue of NEA Advocate Online.

Contact Information by Campus

Students can have service learning hours recorded on their transcript by contacting the following offices:

SERVICE LEARNING-CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:

	The Community College National Center for Community Engagement (CCNCCE)		Public Achievement Center for Democracy and Citizenship
	Corporation for National & Community Service		SERVEnet
	Florida Campus Compact		State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Application
	Learn and Serve America		State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant FAQ's
	National Campus Compact		Youth Serve America