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Steven M. Gustis,
coordinator,
Service Learning Program

Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1490D
(630) 942-2655
servicelearning@cod.edu

Service learning is currently receiving unprecedented recognition for its value to students, higher education and the community, and is therefore attracting the involvement of an increasing number of local businesses and organizations

Community Partners are groups or organizations that provide a venue for a service learning project. Service learning programs include four main components: the college instructor, the student, the community partner and the service-learning program staff. The partnership and collaboration between community placement sites and College of DuPage is critical to successful service-learning outcomes.

Entering into a partnership with the Service Learning program requires a commitment of time, resources and effort, but the resulting benefits for the agency, clients, service-learning students and communities can be dramatic and transformational.

Community partners identify and communicate needs and service opportunities to the college that will both assist community members and provide meaningful civic engagement for students. The service learning agency staff members supervise student efforts on site, and share insights and suggestions for possible improvements.

Following is a downloadable Community Guidebook that offers a comprehensive look at C.O.D.’s Service Learning program and its partnerships. A current list of our placement sites is also attached. This list is updated on a regular basis to provide current personnel information, and new or changing projects.

Download the Community Partners Guidebook and the Student Forms Packet

Community Partners Guidebook (773 Kb pdf.)
Student Forms Packet (152 Kb pdf.)

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