Civic and service learning benefits students, faculty and community

April 20, 2023

Academic Strategic Communications

CLASSROOM TO CAREER

Civic and service learning benefits students, faculty and community

As part of the Classroom to Career initiative, UTSA infuses service learning activities in a number of ways across our curricula – through courses, special projects or internships, and in the Rowdy Corps Community Scholars work-study program. Civic and service learning provides UTSA students with an opportunity to develop marketable skills, become more socially connected, enhance critical thinking, and gain course credit while building a stronger San Antonio.

Gaining knowledge and strengthening community


14,000
total service hours completed by Rowdy Corps Community Scholars

34%
growth in the number of Rowdy Corps Community Scholars since Fall 2021

2,380
students enrolled in service learning courses in Fall 2022

Expanding partnerships that help students build marketable skills

The UTSA Civic and Community-Engaged Leadership team has tripled its number of partnerships with San Antonio organizations over the last five years. By expanding our network and strengthening community connections, we'll continue to grow opportunities that allow students to apply classroom skills and knowledge to real world settings.

Learning by doing is foundational to the Roadrunner teaching and learning experience. Faculty are encouraged to contact Career-Engaged Learning to find and leverage partnerships and create service learning opportunities in their courses.

Civic and service learning benefits students, faculty and community

Civic and service learning benefits students, faculty and community

Gaining knowledge and strengthening community

Expanding partnerships that help students build marketable skills

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