WNYSLC

The Western New York Service-Learning Coalition (WNYSLC) is a collaboration of colleges, universities and community organizations. We are committed to sharing resources, knowledge, and practices related to service-learning and community engagement in an effort to strengthen reciprocal campus-community partnerships to promote student civic responsibility.

The WNYSLC engages community organizations and higher education institutions in dialogue, educational events, and collaborative projects focused on service that directly benefits our community. The coalition offers a model of effective collaboration between higher education institutions and community organizations. Students are exposed to community organizations, networking and job opportunities, rich cultural experiences, and the quality of life available in our region. Service-learning encourages college students, many of whom do not originate from Western New York, to stay and begin a career here.

Through service-learning experiences students become active citizens. By applying curricular concepts to meet community needs, students reflect on their impact on education, culture, social change, and aspects of daily life. Through the community-engagement lens, students acquire desired 21st century skills while educating and modeling others.”

Joy Guarino, former Director of Global Engagement, Buffalo State University