A number of courses — approximately 75 each year — include a service-learning component where students engage in some type of service — typically either project-based or weekly service. These courses have a Service-Learning Designation on Banner and include courses such as Introduction to Theology & Religious Studies, Adolescent Development, Introduction to Social Justice, and Poverty and Social Entrepreneurship.
Each semester, students also have the opportunity to participate in These service activities are open to all ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ students as well as staff, faculty, and administrators, and can be a good introduction to service for those who’ve never tried it before. Some involve travel to an off-site location (most have transportation provided); others happen right here at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ. Some involve direct service, where participants are interacting with others; others involve indirect service, providing support for a community group or organization. To view or register for available activities, students are encouraged to .
CSSA currently partners with more than 75 nonprofit organizations, including schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, faith-based institutions, social service programs, and neighborhood outreach centers. CSSA’s many partnerships allow students to interact with a diverse range of populations in ways that encourage them to challenge their own assumptions about the lives of others while engaging in work that promotes justice and social action.