Service Day is part of efforts by Tarleton’s Center of Academic Outreach and Engagement (AOE) to build a culture of social responsibility by connecting academic programs with community needs. To help Tarleton faculty increase and launch service learning courses, AOE has established the Engaged Scholars Academy. The academy is designed to help faculty promote citizenship and community involvement.
“Service learning experiences move students beyond the classroom, providing opportunities for them to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations,” said Dr. Denae Dorris, AOE director. “Service learning enhances comprehension of course content while fostering a sense of social responsibility.
“Service Day, along with Tarleton’s strong and longstanding commitment to community support, positions the university to achieve Carnegie Community Engagement Classification,” she said. The classification is reserved for universities that show a sustainable commitment to volunteer service and use school resources for public good.
