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A growing number of DU faculty members are involved in Service-Learning, Public Good research, and engaged scholarship.  Professors from a variety of disciplines teach service learning courses, covering, but not limited to, the fields of: Education, Business, Political Science, Digital Media Studies, Psychology, Chemistry, and English. 

Public Good is an opportunity for higher education to play a role in the public life of communities by applying its knowledge and intellectual resources for the purpose of enhancing student learning, faculty research, social capital and community development.

Service Learning, or Community-Based Learning, brings students face to face with the world outside of DU, through:

  • Active learning that links traditional academics with community service
  • Opportunities designed to deepen and expand classroom learning through thoughtful, collaborative engagement with community organizations, agencies, educational institutions and the people they serve
  • Structured analysis, critical thinking, and reflective writing assignments

CCESL manages the Public Good Fund and Service Learning Fund, which provide funding to faculty, staff, and departments to promote service learning and community capacity building.

Charla Agnoletti

DU Student

Our mission with the Engaged Community Initiative is to engage the student population at DU with meaningful community work that motivates individuals to acknowledge themselves as the creators and sustainers of a strong, vibrant community.

DJ Close

DU Student and Puksta Scholar

By educating students about the differences between volunteering and service learning, I hope to create sustainable community relationships between Greek organizations and the Denver community.

 

Anne DePrince

Anne DePrince

Associate Professor, Department of Psychology

In 2005, I received a Public Good Grant that allowed me to continue research and partnership-building efforts.  My research depends on strong community partnerships; in that context, I have been involved in discussions at CCESL about engaged scholarship."