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smith college RECEIVES NATIONAL AWard for community engagement work

As a result of the ongoing work of the Center for Community Collaboration in community-based learning and research, community service, and outreach, in March 2012 Smith College was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. Selection to the Honor Roll is recognition from the highest levels of the federal government of commitment to service and civic engagement on the campus.

Stewards of the Reef

Each summer, Smith students in the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program travel to San Pedro, Belize, to promote community awareness of and appreciation for coral reef ecology and preservation. Through creative teaching methods, the students work to help the next generation in Belize to become environmentally aware citizens. Read story >

Students "Learn Globally" by Teaching Women in India

In winter 2010, Dr. Leslie Jaffe, College Physician and Director of Health Services, took a group of five students to India to teach Indian and Tibetan women about a culturally sensitive topic: women's health. The visit was part of his Global Engagement Seminar taught in fall 2010, entitled Global Learning: Women's Health in India. Read story >

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Community Engagement and Social Change (CESC) Concentration

The Center for Community Collaboration (CCC) invites students to find out about the concentration in "Community Engagement and Social Change." This concentration will help you link what you are learning in the classroom to the needs and interests of communities locally and around the globe, and make a difference with your Smith education. Please inquire early!
For information:
Refer to smith.edu/ccc/concentration.php.