COVID and Community Engagement for Students

As we adjust to our new temporary reality in the face of COVID-19, there are many factors to consider when thinking about community-engaged class projects, remote intnerships, and online learning. Remember this quick switch in learning is likely uncharted territory for us all, including your professors, community partners, and internship sites. High quality community engaged learning isn't about logging a certain number of hours, it is about learning and being responsive to community partner needs.

Note, the information here does not supplant directives from the institution, the system, or the government regarding social distancing, isolation, and quarantine. This is simply a collection of ideas that might help keep your community-based work moving during this disruption. Use your best judgement for how to proceed. Please don't hesitate to share your ideas with us.

Community Diary Project

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is partnering with the Sonoma County Library to collect primary sources related to life during COVID-19. We invite you to consider taking advantage of this service-learning course that facilitates personal and commnunal reflection. See the list of participating classes here.

Service-Learning Courses

Service-learning is a pedagogy that utilizes community service projects within the context of an academic course. Academic service-learning distinguishes itself from internships and other credit-bearing community experiences in several ways. Check out the list of service-learning classes being offered next semester.