College and Program Features
College and Program Features
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 2023-2024 Community-Engaged Learning Survey.
Alternative Spartan Breaks The Don Ausman Foundation
For 15 years, the Don Ausman Foundation has been supporting and inspiring Alternative Spartan Breakers and continuing the legacy of its namesake, former MSU student and Breaker Don Ausman.
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College of Law Citing Slavery Project
The Citing Slavery Project, which has documented the legacy of slavery in the American law system for several years, is expanding to include high school students in its groundbreaking work.
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Office for Education Abroad 300 Programs, 60 Countries, All 7 Continents
Each year, the MSU Office for Education Abroad offers students the chance to travel to more than 60 countries around the world, spanning every continent. Last year, close to 2,500 students participated in over 300 programs, many of them focused on the skills and principles of community engagement.
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College of Education Teacher Preparation Program
The MSU College of Education is working to reduce barriers and put more student teachers in the community, allowing more students to gain real-world experience and start their careers in local schools.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek Week
It's easy to see why Greek Week is a major highlight for fraternity and sorority students at Michigan State. The annual event, hosted by MSU Fraternity and Sorority Life students in April 2024, was an impactful way for students to have fun while contributing to partners in the local community and learning the importance of community engagement in all of its forms.
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Honors College The Honors College's Week of Service
HC Impact prepares students for lifelong community engagement, thanks to a strong partnership between the MSU Honors College and CCEL.
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College of Communication Arts and Sciences Love, ComArtSci Program
Since 2023, the Love, ComArtSci program has been supporting students, faculty, and staff by providing them with community-building and self-care opportunities.
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Office of Sustainability Student Sustainability Leadership Council
For the past 5 years, the Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC) has provided a space for passionate MSU students to learn about sustainability, engage with other students and professionals in the field, and influence sustainability policies across campus by leveraging the collective voices of student groups.
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Eli Broad College of Business Residential Business Community
MSU's Residential Business Community isn't just the No. 1-ranked U.S. public learning community—it's also a powerhouse when it comes to preparing students for lifelong civic and social responsibility.
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