Students

Through service-learning programs, Bentley students experience the connection between community-based service and academic, individual, and professional development. Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement has community partnerships with numerous non-profits where service-learning students can provide support. Learn more.

Benefits of Service-Learning for the Student

BSLCE service sites provide students with the opportunity to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds – including race, gender, nationality, age, socio-economic, religion, (dis)ability and sexual orientation. Students regularly interact with children, the elderly, the disabled, the economically disadvantaged, individuals whose native language is not English, and members of the business community.

Participating in service-learning programs results in tangible skill building in real-world situations; students can:

• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Build leadership and management skills
• Strengthen communication skills, including public speaking
• Enhance teamwork skills
• Learn about civic responsibility
• Develop research and analysis skills

 

 

 

Student service projects generally involve:

• Direct service through mentoring and tutoring
• Nonprofit organizational enhancement projects such as systems analysis, social media plans, marketing and accounting support
• Technology support in software and hardware implementation, and computer skill development
• Research into such areas as the impact of governmental policy, grant preparation and social issues context

BSLC students can also participate in specialized programs to provide free tax assistance to low-income residents. These programs include the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), and the Bentley Low-Income Tax Clinic (BLITC), that provides assistance to individuals involved in tax controversies with the IRS. Learn more

BSLC service sites provide students with the opportunity to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds – including race, gender, nationality, age, socio-economic, religion, (dis)ability and sexual orientation. Students regularly interact with children, the elderly, the disabled, the economically disadvantaged, individuals whose native language is not English, and members of the business community.

Interested in participating in academic service-learning?
Click on the appropriate button below to learn more.
 

Service-Learning 4th Credit Option      Embedded Service-Learning Guidelines

 

Service-Learning Certificate Program

While earning a degree at Bentley, students are able to earn the Service-Learning Certificate. The certificate celebrates the work our students are doing in the community, and allows potential employers to see the value the student puts on her or his civic responsibility. Through the Service-Learning Certificate Program, Bentley offers you the opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to civic engagement to potential employers, neighbors and friends.
 

Other ways to get involved

Learn more about the opportunities available to Bentley students by following the links below!