Increases self-esteem and critical thinking skills. Volunteer service can be included in college applications and employment resumes. Benefits to Faculty Relevancy of course material to working world encourages students to remain in class. The program communicates regularly with service sites and informs faculty of student status, success and problems. Provides reflective learning tools and suggested feedback to maximize learning through service.
Questionnaires evaluate service and learning outcomes.
College Bringing diverse individuals together sharpens Valley College visibility. Encouragement of civic responsibility focuses on social needs. Greater student connection to the college increases retention rate. The Program publicizes agency service opportunities. Students are referred directly to agencies.