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points of pride

• Students are given the chance to incorporate non-profit community service in to their education

• Students are given the opportunity to learn both in the classroom (on campus or online) and in the community

• Service-Learning courses are designed around the present needs of the Springfield community

• Courses focus on service and personal reflection as opposed to the regurgitation of information

• Service performed by students in Service-Learning courses makes a positive difference in the community

• Small classes allow students to receive more attention from instructors and get to know their classmates and engage in meaningful discussions in a more intimate learning environment