Studies
have shown the value of internship placement and community
service learning programs. A strong correlation exists
between students participating in service learning courses
and increased civic responsibility (Gray, Ondaatje, &
Zakaras, 1999). A report released by the
California Campus Compact
discusses
many of the benefits students experience as a result of
service learning programs. Students experience greater
diversity, develop better understanding of academic content,
build professional skills, and develop a greater sense of
self-efficacy among other things.
CPSL is actively
engaged in recruiting faculty sponsors from departments
campus wide. We can help you to place students in internship
and volunteer positions that are related to the students
major through our Human Corps and Internship Programs, or in
positions that will compliment specific classes through our
Service Learning Program.
CPSL is dependent
upon CSUB faculty involvement and input. It is the
cooperation and coordination between CPSL and our faculty
sponsors that makes the experience of interning,
volunteering, and service learning the valuable and
rewarding experience that it is.