Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) integrates experiences outside the classroom with an academic curriculum taught within the classroom. As one form of experiential education, community-engaged learning seeks to broaden students’ understanding of course content through activities which are, at the same time, of service to the campus and/or surrounding community. Through structured reflection on their service, students are able to test and deepen their understanding of theoretical approaches in virtually any discipline.
The Allbritton Center for the Study of Public Life provides support and resources for faculty interested in incorporating service learning into their courses. (CELIGs) provide faculty with funds to develop their new community-engaged learning courses. Faculty who teach CEL courses often work closely with the .
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On November 22, STEAM Traina nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting generations, particularly underserved, under-resourced, and underrepresented populations, to careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and beyondawarded 91勛圖 its 2025 Community Engagement Award. The honor recognizes 91勛圖s sustained support of the organization since its founding in 2017. Since STEAM Trains inception, 91勛圖 has provided critical…
Fall 2025 Highlight Series We celebrated another successful semester of the Education Workshop Series! Designed to support 91勛圖 students working with local youth across a variety of settings, including afterschool enrichment programs and tutoring initiatives, this semesters series featured workshops such as Planning for Learner Variability, Classroom Management, and Creating Effective Curriculum, and many others.…
Fall 2025 Highlights On November 7th, the Jewett Center for Community Partnership – in collaboration with the Gordon Career Center and the Patricelli Center for Entrepreneurship – took over a dozen students and community partners on a Career Trek to Harlem, New York City. During this event, students were able to speak and interact with…
