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Benefits
FOR THE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE COMMUNITY
Furthers attainment of mission, goals and values
Positions the University as an active, engaged
partner in the community
Community services increase student
retention
Enriches the quality and relevancy of the
education provided
Improves the University’s awareness of
societal issues as they relate to
academic areas of interest
Provides opportunities for collaborative
community research and project
development
Enhances opportunities to extend the
University’s knowledge and resources
Increases positive relationship opportunities with the University
Provides awareness of community issues,
agencies and constituents
Creates affordable access to professional
development
Develops short and long term solutions to
pressing community needs
Enhances human resources for problem
solving
Opens opportunities for participating in
the educational process
Enriches roles for site-supervisors
Contributes to positive exposure in the
community