The benefits of service learning transcend the student-teacher relationship. Students are able to apply their classroom education to real-world settings and develop a sense of civic engagement, an educational objective that all too often we forego. They are able to explore new ideas while learning the values and skills that make them good citizens in their communities.

The benefit to faculty is that it simply makes our courses better. In a truly collaborative educational environment, one of the many truths is that education cannot exist in a vacuum and be effective. Combining practical and relevant service opportunities with the lessons presented in the classroom makes all involved parties stronger, creating better graduates and better communities.