College Highlights

Every MSU college participates in community-engaged learning activities. In this section of the Community-Engaged Learning Index we showcase a few stories selected from the 2019-2020 Community-Engaged Learning Survey.

Broad College of Business Henry Ford Hospital

Saving money is always a good thing. Especially in healthcare, where every cent saved could save a life.

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College of Communication Arts and Sciences Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC)

Few can describe the intersection of public relations and public service better than Robert Kolt, professor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and chair of the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC).

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Honors College MSU Debate Team Outreach

The past year has solidified the need for access and equity in all arenas, which has spelled benefits for those who are already making innovations in those areas. Thanks to a chance meeting between student and coach, the MSU debate team was one such organization that found itself on the cutting edge, leading the way to continue its programming virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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College of Law Housing Law Clinic

For over 20 years, the MSU Housing Law Clinic has been providing pro-bono legal services for low-to-moderate income clients who have legal problems with their housing or land. In that span, they have represented cases with the aim of preventing homelessness throughout the state of Michigan.

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College of Music Music Education Engagement Residency

The Education Engagement Residency Program in the College of Music allows chamber groups composed of graduate students to engage with students age K-3, observe classrooms, create lesson plans, and write grants.

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College of Natural Science Carol J. Greer Community Learning Center

At the Carol J. Greer Community Learning Center, they have a mantra that is repeated by the children that participate in their programs.

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College of Nursing Nursing Student Association

The Nursing Student Association (NSA) is the only professional student organization within the College of Nursing at MSU. Its members build networks, hold meetings, and sponsor events in preparation for their careers in the field of nursing.

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Residential College in the Arts and Humanities Sustainability in Costa Rica

You may have read about the study abroad program in the Residential College of the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) that focuses on sustainability in Costa Rica in our 2018-19 Index Report. Since then, the pandemic has necessitated many changes to the program. How do students continue to collaborate with community partners across the globe when they cannot travel themselves?

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