Service-Learning, a faculty-initiated program, is a learning and teaching method that connects meaningful community service experiences with academic learning, focusing on critical and reflective thinking, and civic responsibility.  

• more than 50 faculty participants
• over 60 different Service-Learning courses offered
• over 12,000 hours of service at more than 300 different community based organizations

The CTLA provides stipends and professional development for faculty who develop a service-learning component in one or more courses. There is also an opportunity for faculty to apply to become a Cummings Fellow to experience community service while providing service to a local community-based organization.

• The CTLA and the Liberal Studies Division offer a Professional Development course for faculty which addresses best practices in teaching and learning in hybrid format: online modules combined with two in-service workshops each semester. Open to all faculty.
• The CTLA facilitates a series of professional development sessions for new faculty covering a variety of topics which assists in making their first year as meaningful as possible and introduces them to the culture here at the College.
• The College sponsors a Professional Development Day for faculty and staff.

• help faculty apply new strategies and techniques for teaching
• create engaging learning environments for students
• develop meaningful relationships and connections among all members of the College community—faculty, staff, students and affiliated constituents.