Service Learning

Learn while helping your community!

Did you know that Gateway Community and Technical College offers classes with services learning components? Service Learning is a fusion of community service, coursework and reflection. Not only does Service Learning help you get hands-on learning experiences, it also helps your community!

What are the benefits of Service Learning?

• Enriches learning of course material and “brings books to life and life to books.”
• Engages you in active learning that demonstrates the relevance and importance of academic work for your life experience and career choices.
• Increases awareness of current issues in society as they relate to academic areas of interest.
• Broadens your perspective of diversity issues and enhances critical thinking skills.
• Improves interpersonal skills that are increasingly viewed as important skills in achieving success in professional and personal spheres.
• Develops civic responsibility through active community involvement.

What are some examples of Service Learning at Gateway?

• IDL 110- The Instructional Design I class will be developing digital, WIC-friendly recipes for the Brighton Center.
• CJ 299- The Homicide Investigations class hosted a crime scene investigation (CSI) camp for local high school students.
• CIT 170- The Database Design Fundamentals class is developing a database for the Center for Great Neighborhood’s youth programs.

For more information:

If you are interested in more information, please contact Keith Lanser at keith.lanser@kctcs.edu or 859-815-7783