Community-based education is a reciprocal process that involves faculty, students, and the community. Faculty members reinvigorate teaching by engaging students in academic and social concerns. Students connect theory to practice and foster civic responsibility by developing a relationship with like-minded community partners. The community receives an infusion of people power and access to university resources enabling them to explore new ideas and generate energy in community agencies.

The Center for Community Safety (CCS) offers:

• Community Research & Action courses for students interested in promoting health and empowerment and preventing problems in communities, groups, & individuals.

• Community-based learning initiatives for faculty interested in integrating a community-related curriculum component into their course(s).
   
• Academic internships grounded in program learning outcomes and individualized student learning objectives.
   
• Individualized partnerships with campus departments and programs interested in incorporating internships into their major/minor requirements or program mission.
   
• Top notch talent for corporate and community organizations who share the CCS vision for academic internships and are committed to fostering a culture of learning.