As you are deciding which classes to take this spring, the Office of Community Engaged Learning encourages you consider a “Community Engaged Learning” (CEL) course. Community Engaged Learning courses integrate community experiences in a number of ways, including service-learning, field experiences, practicums, co-ops, internships, research projects, and more.

Benefits of taking a CEL course:

• Better understand your local community
• Apply what you are learning in the classroom to real-world settings
• Enhance your “True Blue Skills” and gain experiences to be able to put on your resume and talk about in interviews
• Build your networks and contacts in the community
• Prepare you to be an active citizen during and after college

How to find CEL courses:

• CEL courses can be major-specific or fulfill electives. Find a course that fits your schedule, major, or interests!
• When searching MyDUSIS for classes, click “Community Engaged Learning” under “Attribute Type”

Learn more about Community Engaged Learning courses and hear from students and faculty who have participated at drake.edu/community/learningservice/celcourses/

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is a department within the Academic Excellence & Student Success unit.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning