Service Learning

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.

The Kirksville community has so many opportunities for service and ways to grow. I’ve cherished my Kirksville summers and hours spent volunteering at places such as Take Root Cafe or the local parochial school.

Rachel Snyder, Class of 2020