Service-Learning Immersion Courses
Homelessness Awareness Project
Students enrolled in this course will become aware of different social needs in the Springfield community through a variety of non-profit agencies. Students will be required to complete assigned readings, a reflective journal, and a final project. (Online; offered Fall semester)
The focus of this course will be on topics related to the global warming debate and will focus on increasing student's interest and involvement in environmental issues. A group service project with a local agency will be completed. (Offered Fall semester)
Students will have the opportunity to work with a non-profit organization and provide much needed assistance in the areas of Hunger and Homelessness. Students will work in groups towards a final project with a community partner where their service will be preformed. Students will be given the opportunity to choose their project during the first course meeting. (Offered Spring Semester)
Students will become oriented to the concept of social change and leadership through participation in discussion and a semester-long service project. Students will plan and implement a project to meet a community need. (Online; offered Spring semester)
This project consists of collecting plastic grocery bags and 16oz. or bigger plastic containers for the Breadline. These bags and containers are used to provide carry-out meals and carry-out soup for the consumers. The Breadline goes through dozens of these materials everyday and they are in constant demand.
