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Service Learning

One of the most significant ways a university engages with its community is by enabling students to expand their learning through service structured to meet the needs of both the community and the student. Because academic service-learning combines service with classroom-based instruction, it provides a forum for the practical application of theoretical knowledge-learning by doing.

As UMKC's academic service-learning support office, Students in the City furthers the progress of urban core revitalization by catalyzing ever-increasing experiential education opportunities for UMKC students. Academic service-learning brings the city into the classroom. Through project assignments that address community needs, students learn from community members and develop leadership skills while practicing theoretical knowledge gained in class. Students in the City is at the heart of UMKC's mission to be an essential community partner and resource. By design, an academic service-learning project is mutually beneficial for its participants. Community organizations benefit from student talent and expertise while students learn from, serve and engage with their community. Through its programs and services, Students in the City:

  • Facilitates connections between community organizations and UMKC faculty, staff and students.
  • Provides support for community organizations to host an academic service-learning project.
  • Provides support for faculty to implement a service-learning project in a class.
  • Hosts forums for community members and UMKC faculty, staff and students to learn about the best practices in the field of academic service-learning.

Contact us for more information on academic service-learning.

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