Service-Learning Students used what they learned in their classes in our community, and they demonstrated the invaluable "campus-community connection" between MU and the citizens of Columbia. Below are a few of the comments we received on students' end-of-semester evaluations.

Student's service activity and Agency's evaluation of student:

Rainbow House--Serve as volunteer coordinator, interviewing potential volunteers and providing leadership for current volunteers.

"Brooke has been a blessing for Rainbow House. She is hard working, dependable, professional, also completes tasks above and beyond what is expected."

Fun City Youth Academy (afterschool program)--Work with children in poetry-related activities.

"John has edited a poetry book for our academy and has worked with our kids tutoring. He's been wonderful."

Central Missouri Humane Society--Pet visitation (pet therapy at local hospitals and nursing facilities), humane education and community outreach, special events and shelter work.

"Beth was a tremendous help, and was always looking for more to do. I greatly enjoyed working with her."

Hickman High School Reading/Writing Workshop--Work one-on-one with students on editing and revising original poetry.

"[David was] awesome! Creative ideas and VERY professional and helpful! Students loved him."

American Red Cross-Boone County Chapter--Assist with communication goals and objectives of the agency. Help with administration and execution of Water Safety Program and Red Cross Month.

"Kelly is a great worker and performs well at every stage of the game. [She] is fantastic. She's an asset to the Red Cross and she'll be an asset to whatever company she chooses to work for."