For the Big Event, students spend a day lending a helping hand in the local community.Making A Difference Through Service Learning
At Truman, you can enrich your educational experience by integrating community service with academic study. Whether it’s in the form of outreach programs in the local community or a service-learning project incorporated into a course, you can acquire leadership skills, enhance your problem-solving ability, and learn how to work with others toward a common goal — and you help create a better community for everyone.
Since 2006, Truman has been on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which highlights the contributions of colleges and universities in solving community problems and placing students on a lifelong path to civic engagement.
Service-Learning Opportunities
Linking Academic Curriculum with Service
Many courses incorporate service components so you can apply what you learn in class to real-life situations. One of these courses, Taiwan Connect, gives you a chance to practice your language and teaching skills by Skyping with elementary students thousands of miles away.
Prepping for the Peace Corps
No matter what your major is, you are eligible to enroll in Truman’s Peace Corps Prep Program. If you plan to apply for the Peace Corps, you can gain an edge by completing coursework and field experiences relevant to international service.
Projects in the Local Community
You can join in on service projects, such as the Big Event, the largest single-day community service project that involves giving back to the local community.
Service-Learning Resources
Student organizations often include service as an integral part of their activities. The University’s SERVE Center can help you match your interests with appropriate agencies and service opportunities in the community.