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What is Service Learning? Service Learning is a classroom experience that utilizes community service, community-based research, or other civic engagement activities along with regular reflection to meet course goals and community needs. The service learning program hopes to further institutionalize service learning by developing a series of ongoing, multi-discipline, multi-class service learning experiences related to five initiatives, described below: Arts and Cultural Opportunities Elder Partnerships Youth Partnerships Sustainable Living Social Responsibility These initiatives grew out of community needs identified by community partners and build on interests of students and faculty in multiple disciplines. UMM’s Service Learning Mission UMM's service learning program supports faculty, students, and community members in making and sustaining partnerships that meet course goals and the needs of Morris-area community members, agencies, and organizations. The program is overseen by an advisory board of students, faculty, and community partners. Program staff support faculty and community partners in the creation of syllabi, reflection activities and assignments, and clear project goals for course-based service learning projects. The program seeks to provide support for multi-disciplinary, long-term projects. Other Programs Supporting Civic Engagement The Center for Small Towns The Community Service and Volunteerism Program The Faculty Center for Learning and Teaching, and Morris Area Community Education