Five College Community Based Learning : Five College Community-Based Learning Home Page

Five College Community-Based Learning Home Page

Community-Based Learning (CBL) brings together students, faculty, and community organizations to work on projects that provide intellectually rich experiences for students and tangible benefits to the greater community.

It can include:

Internships or Independent Studies in local social justice organizations

Courses that include community service and reflection components to improve both the learning and the service

Skills and knowledge to prepare you to work on issues that impact the greater community

Cooperative experiences that promote skills associated with teamwork and community involvement

Download "How to Find Students to Work in Your Community Organization" (PDF file) with descriptions and contact information for programs located at each campus, as well as Five College cooperative programs.

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Five College staff hard at work during S'2011 Holyoke Bound. From L-R: Carol Soules, UMass CSL, Alan Bloomgarden, Mt. Holyoke College CBL, Dana Finkelstein, Hampshire College CPSC and Allison Reid, Smith College CCC < This site is administered by the Five College Committee for Community Based Learning, a committed group of practitioners-faculty as well as professional staff- that has been meeting to share information and explore ways to build and expand CBL. < Quick Links < Training & Reflection Opportunities	Five College Community-Based Learning Home Page Community-Based Learning (CBL) brings together students, faculty, and community organizations to work on projects that provide intellectually rich experiences for students and tangible benefits to the greater community. It can include: Internships or Independent Studies in local social justice organizations Courses that include community service and reflection components to improve both the learning and the service Skills and knowledge to prepare you to work on issues that impact the greater community Cooperative experiences that promote skills associated with teamwork and community involvement Download "How to Find Students to Work in Your Community Organization" (PDF file) with descriptions and contact information for programs located at each campus, as well as Five College cooperative programs. Featured News 02/19/2011 Holyoke Bound: Spring 2011 Holyoke Bound: Check out the new Holyoke Bound Website! more> 09/14/2010 Training & Reflection Opportunities Each year, the Five Colleges offer numerous training opportunities for students involved in community engagement. Tutor mentoring is one of these areas! Use this central calendar to view these training opportunities and become more prepared for tutoring a more> view all More Information visit link > download file >