Since 1991, Western students have participated in service-learning, implementing classroom experiences into projects throughout the community. Projects range from making Web pages for area domestic violence shelters to a garden restoration project for the Agape Home. Communication students designing promotional materials for Blue Skies for Children a local program that grants wishes for underprivileged children.
Students promote retention and success in primary and secondary education in local districts.
The Center for Service Learning will be able to provide more high-quality service learning opportunities to students, the community and faculty.