Service Learning

Alma’s Service Learning Office is located in the Center for Student Opportunity in Tyler-Van Dusen. The phone number for the office is (989) 463-7366.

students performing service at a soup kitchen

Programs and Opportunities available to students interested in service, volunteerism and civic engagement include:

Academic Service Learning Courses: courses that include meaningful community service, a clear connection between course objectives and service activities and structured opportunities for reflection for the enhancement of academic learning.

Community Service Workstudy: off-campus opportunities with non-profit and service organizations.

Michigan Campus Compact: Alma College is a member of the Michigan Campus Compact (MCC). MCC supports community service and service learning that leads students to develop a lifelong service ethic. Students may become involved in the Michigan Service Scholars Program, Service Leadership Camp and various service learning grant opportunities.

Service Organizations: Alpha Phi Omega (national service fraternity) and other student organizations are engaged in service and volunteerism.

The Service House: is a small housing opportunity for students interested in living with other students engaged in service.

Tutoring Network: mentoring and tutoring opportunities available through e-mail listserv.


 

In December 2011, Alma College students, faculty and staff designed and hosted a conference in Washington, D.C., on the 500th anniversary of human rights advocacy. Earlier in the year, Alma College became one of the first undergraduate colleges in the United States to belong to the International Criminal Court Student Network, joining Duke University School of Law, The University of Cambridge and other prestigious institutions in a global community that connects students who share an interest in the ICC.

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Student Profile

Pam Prewett

Pam Prewett
Graduation: 2014
Major: Psychology

Psychology major and horse owner Pam Prewett has worked with horses for 10 years. The opportunity to easily commute back home and see her horses is one of the reasons she decided to attend Alma College. Naturally, her career plans revolve around her favorite four-legged friends as well.

“I’m going into equine-assisted psychotherapy, so before going on and becoming certified in family counseling, an undergraduate foundation in psychology will really help me with my future practice,” she says.

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