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Service Learning at ESF
The Mission of the College of Environmental Science and Forestry is to promote the leadership necessary for the stewardship of both the natural and designed environments. (Vision 2020; 24) Through Service Learning, students can participate in our mission to make the world a better place by contributing to the larger community while gaining invaluable "real world" experience and earning course credit.
ESF Honored for Community Service
2007 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
ESF was recognized for its exemplary student community service and service-learning programs by being named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2007.
The Honor Roll is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and is sponsored by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, the USA Freedom Corps, and the U.S. Departments of Education, and Housing and Urban Development.
This is the second time the college was placed on the honor roll, as the college was listed in 2006—complete story
"We learned so much in such a short time. I'm convinced the best way to learn is to be in the place you're learning about. I will take these memories (with me) for the rest of my life." (Student who traveled to Dominica with the FOR 523 class)
What is Service Learning?
Service learning is a teaching method which combines community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Service-learning programs involve students in organized community service that addresses local needs, while developing their academic skill, sense of civic responsibility, and their commitment to the community. (National Campus Compact). Students are also welcome to participate outside of class in an ESF Community Service project.
Most simply put, Service Learning students make a difference while they learn how to make a difference. How will YOU contribute?
