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.

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.

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Quick Links Holyoke Bound Orientation Tutor Mentor Training Series	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. 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. Featured News 01/26/2010 The Five Colleges Tutor Mentor Training Series The Five Colleges is sponsoring the first ever Tutor Mentor Training Series to prepare Five Colleges students for tutoring and mentoring in the community, in-school, and in after-school programs. Trainers are inspiring teachers! more> 02/20/2009 Holyoke Bound: Spring 2010 Holyoke Bound: Check out the new Holyoke Bound Website! more> view all More Information download file >