Community-Based Learning Program

The University of Iowa Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) strengthens students' learning opportunities by linking the University's teaching, research and service mission to community needs and strengths. The CBLP helps students develop as civic-minded community members, further preparing them to be successful in their careers and active citizens of the future.

Students interested in exploring majors and careers and building their resumes with experiences gained through volunteering, academic service-learning and participation in internships with nonprofit agencies can also receive assistance from CBLP.

The CBLP is a resource for faculty seeking community partnerships for service learning, community-based research, and public scholarship. The program also functions as a point of contact for community-based organizations seeking student involvement and/or faculty partnerships.

The UI Community-Based Learning Program connects campus and community for the common good.
About Us
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Services

UI Community-Based Learning Program
Pomerantz Career Center
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
civic-engagement@uiowa.edu

Mary Mathew Wilson, M.A., Director
319-335-7589
mary-mathew-wilson@uiowa.edu

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Information for Students

The Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) helps students achieve the "Serve" and "Engage" components of The IOWA Challenge through meaningful connections within the local community and beyond. Whether you choose to get involved through volunteering, academic service learning or nonprofit internships, the CBLP will help you locate opportunities to:

  • connect what you learn in the classroom to real world issues and local needs;
  • explore careers and majors;
  • add career-related experience to your resume;
  • develop leadership skills;
  • find mentors;
  • or simply give back to the community through service.

The UI Community-Based Learning Program connects campus and community for the common good.




Volunteering Basics
Locating Volunteer Opportunities
Finding Transportation
Tracking Community Involvement
Other Experiential Learning Options

UI Community-Based Learning Program
Pomerantz Career Center
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
civic-engagement@uiowa.edu

Mary Mathew Wilson, M.A., Director
319-335-7589
mary-mathew-wilson@uiowa.edu

Information for Community Partners

The Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) is a point of contact for nonprofit agencies seeking UI student involvement through volunteerism, service learning, and internships. We value our local nonprofit agencies as partners, co-educators, and collaborators.

  • Working together, we can increase opportunities for UI students to meaningfully serve and engage in the local community and beyond.
  • Experiential education opportunities offered through community-based organizations help develop students' academic and career interests and instill leadership and citizenship skills.
  • Community engagement provides an important link between classroom learning and civic responsibility.
  • Involvement through service provides students with deep learning opportunities and helps them develop a sense of belonging in the local community and beyond.

Best Practices for Building Campus and Community Partnerships

The UI Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) has worked with community partners, UI faculty, staff and students to create guidelines for best practices for community partnerships.

The UI Community-Based Learning Program connects campus and community for the common good.
Communicating Service Opportunities to Students
    Work Study
    Hirehawk
    Volunteer Center Website
Best Practices for Building Campus and Community Partnerships
Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) Services for Nonprofit Organizations

UI Community-Based Learning Program
Pomerantz Career Center
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
civic-engagement@uiowa.edu

Mary Mathew Wilson, M.A., Director
319-335-7589
mary-mathew-wilson@uiowa.edu
   

Information for Faculty

The Community-Based Learning Progam assists faculty with locating community-based organizations interested in developing partnerships for academic service-learning courses, community-based research, and publicly-engaged scholarship. Faculty may arrange a consultation by contacting the Community-Based Learning Program.

At the University of Iowa, service learning is defined as "... a way of teaching and learning that incorporates community engagement into academic coursework. Guided reflection links community-based student experience to course learning goals and objectives. Service-learning experiences respond to real community needs and enhance students’ civic responsibility." (UI Center for Teaching.)

Service Learning Resources

The UI Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) has worked with community partners, UI faculty, staff and students to create guidelines for best practices for community partnerships:

Other Resources for Service Learning:

The UI Community-Based Learning Program connects campus and community for the common good.


Resources

Civic Engagement

Local (Iowa) Service

National Service

Best Practices for Partnerships

Volunteer Management Resources

Campus Compact Resources for Students – follow this link to find resources for volunteering, service learning, organizing for change on campus and in the community, and more!

News and Events

The UI Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP) is now on Facebook.  Check out our page (and give us a LIKE )!
https://www.facebook.com/UICBLP

 

Contact Us

Your feedback is important to the ongoing success of our program.
Please share your suggestions, comments, or questions by contacting
Mary Mathew Wilson.

Mary Mathew-Wilson

Mary Mathew Wilson, M.A., CBLP Director 
319-335-7589 
mary-mathew-wilson@uiowa.edu

UI Community-Based Learning Program (CBLP)
Pomerantz Career Center
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

The UI Community-Based Learning Program connects campus and community for the common good.