Service Learning Quick Facts
During the 2018-19 academic year, 3,198 students provided 112,996 hours of service in community agencies and schools throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties. The monetary value of this service, calculated using the Independent Sector Value of Community and Volunteer Service (2018), totals 3.3 million dollars.
Service Learning Outcomes
All service learning classes at CSUMB teach to a common set of learning outcomes for lower and upper division courses. Lower Division and Upper Division Service Learning Outcomes.
Student Leadership in Service Learning Program
Projects
The Service Learning Institute works with other groups and departments on several projects including Census 2020, AmeriCorps, and offices and organizations within Student Affairs.
Spotlight on Service & National Awards
The CSUMB Service Learning Institute has the Marian Penn award and the Spotlight Awards. In addition, CSUMB is recognized as a national leader in service learning and civic engagement.