Service Learning is a teaching and learning approach that integrates community services with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Service Learning aims to develop in students a lifelong commitment to service and leadership. It promotes understanding of local issues as well as recognition of the interrelatedness of communities and societies across the world.

"Experience enhances understanding; understanding leads to more effective action" - Eyler and Giles

The Service Learning Program at College Ten has two components:

Esprit de Corps

A seminar style course designed for College Nine and College Ten students. Participating students volunteer in the community at local schools and non-profits, attend weekly class meetings, and keep a reflection journal. To culminate the service experience, Esprit students develop a final project related to civic engagement.

Praxis

A community service organization for students from College Nine and College Ten. Each month, Praxis students engage in a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout Santa Cruz County.

Alternative Spring Break (ASB)

The ASB program is an opportunity for a group of students from College Nine and College Ten to immerse themselves in a service project over the spring break. Students have built homes in Mexico and assisted with the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. ASB is one of our most popular programs.