Albert Einstein:

            “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

Benefits

What are the benefits of using Service-Learning?

For the Students:

v  Enhances Learning

v  Connects theory to practice

v  Encourages life-long commitment to service

v  Fosters civic responsibility

v  Explores majors and careers

v  Enhances employability

v  Receive job offers and scholarships

v  Improves self-esteem

v  Makes a difference in the community

For the Faculty:

v  Engages more students

v  Reinvigorates  teaching

v  Improves relationships with students

v  Offers professional development

v  Creates research and publishing opportunities

v  Make a difference in the community

For the Palm Beach Community College:

v  Fulfills mission

v  Facilitates strategic plan

v  Produces higher quality graduates

v  Improves learning

v  Creates true partnerships

v  Increases community support

v  Fosters public relations and publicity

v  Makes a difference in the community

For the Community:

v  Provides infusion of people power

v  Meets community agency needs

v  Reinvigorates supervisors and staff

v  Explores new ideas and generates energy

v  Produces more informed and involved citizenry

v  Makes a difference in Palm Beach Community College community