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NSTP Community Advocates

The document discusses the importance and benefits of community projects for students, faculty, universities, and communities. It provides details on learning outcomes, personal and social outcomes, and career development benefits for students. It also outlines benefits for faculty, universities, and communities. Additionally, it provides 10 examples of great community service project ideas.

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NSTP Community Advocates

The document discusses the importance and benefits of community projects for students, faculty, universities, and communities. It provides details on learning outcomes, personal and social outcomes, and career development benefits for students. It also outlines benefits for faculty, universities, and communities. Additionally, it provides 10 examples of great community service project ideas.

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND

ADVOCACY
Service Learning or Community
Engagement
 it is “a teaching and learning strategy that integrates
meaningful community service with instruction and
reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic
responsibility, and strengthen communities.”
a form of experiential education where learning occurs
through a cycle of action and reflection as students . . .
seek to achieve real objectives for the community and
deeper understanding and skills for themselves
Importance / Benefits of Community
Projects
To Students
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Positive impact on students’ academic learning
Improves students’ ability to apply what they have
learned in “the real world”
Positive impact on academic outcomes such as
demonstrated complexity of understanding, problem
analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and
cognitive development
 Improved ability to understand complexity and
ambiguity
PERSONAL OUTCOMES

Greater sense of personal efficacy, personal identity,


spiritual growth, and moral development
 Greater interpersonal development, particularly the
ability to work well with others, and build leadership
and communication skills.
SOCIAL OUTCOMES

Reduced stereotypes and greater inter-cultural


understanding
 Improved social responsibility and citizenship skills
Greater involvement in community service after
graduation
 
CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Connections with professionals and community


members for learning and career opportunities
 Greater academic learning, leadership skills, and
personal efficacy can lead to greater opportunity
 
 
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INSTITUTION

Stronger relationships with faculty


Greater satisfaction with college
 Improved graduation rates
 
To Faculty
Satisfaction with the quality of student learning
New avenues for research and publication via new
relationships between faculty and community
Providing networking opportunities with engaged
faculty in other disciplines or institutions
A stronger commitment to one’s research
To the University
Improved institutional commitment to the curriculum
Improved student retention
 Enhanced community relations
To the Community
Satisfaction with student participation
Valuable human resources needed to achieve
community goals
 New energy, enthusiasm and perspectives applied to
community work
Enhanced community-university relations
10 Examples of Great Community Service
Projects
1. Collect Food
Contact your local food bank and they will provide
you with the necessary information and materials to
have a food drive. Encourage people to donate their
favorite food items. You can even offer prizes to
individuals who donate the most!
2. Recycling Program
Starting a recycling program is a big task but a
worthwhile one. Here’s a great guide to get you started.
When you recycle, those items can be turned into
amazing things, like the Green Guardian™ coat, made
from recycled PET plastic bottles.
3. Community Garden
A community garden is a great way to bond with your
community and provide healthy food. You may be able
to identify a sponsor to help get your garden started.
Consider making a garden just for children, so they can
learn about the process of gardening. It is a great
educational opportunity.
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4. Cleanup
A community cleanup will improve the look of your neighborhood or park and inspire people to keep the
space looking great. Hosting a potluck after is a wonderful way to celebrate this community achievement!

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