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What is CBL? - CBL Opportunities - Student Voices
What is CBL?
CBL happens when academic experience meets community engagement. The Office of Community-Based Learning supports the development of courses that engage with the community in reciprocal and mutually beneficial ways.What CBL Opportunities Are Available?
1. Take a CBL course
2. Learn about CBL internship opportunities
3. Become a CBL Teaching Assistant
4. Connect with Engage W&L to learn about volunteer possibilities in the community
What Do Students Say about CBL?
Over 95% of Students Who Took a Community-Engaged Course Agree That...
• They benefited from their community-engaged course
• They addressed a community-identified goal
• Engaging in the community deepened their understanding of course materials
"Working with the community impacted how I comprehended the larger and deeper meaning behind the readings we did in class." |
"I enjoyed talking with community members and other volunteers and learned the most through those interactions. It was nice to feel like I was giving back to the community rather than just using its resources." |
"The biggest part of the course concepts I took away is reflecting and growing professionally. While working with my community partner I was able to practice ethical procedures such as confidentiality and expressing a non-judgmental attitude when interacting with different individuals. As a growing professional, I was able to build the way I run meetings, communicate, and behave in this setting. Working with an outside W&L group was also important to keep in mind because I was not only representing myself but the university." |