{"id":54953,"date":"2026-03-27T08:04:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/?p=54953"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:38:39","slug":"students-take-part-in-service-learning-day-across-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/students-take-part-in-service-learning-day-across-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Students Take Part in Service-Learning Day Across Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

STEPHENVILLE, Texas\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014\u00a0Tarleton State University students participated Thursday in the university’s annual Service-Learning Day. The initiative aligns coursework and fields of study with community-based learning experiences as participants volunteer alongside local partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarleton State students participating in Service-Learning Day activities at Dublin Public <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cService-Learning Day provides an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff and students to participate in the high-impact practice of extending learning beyond the classroom and into the community,\u201d said Dr. Casey Thompson, Center for Educational Excellence Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning. \u201cThis is a long-standing tradition that aligns with the university\u2019s core values and mission of inspiring discovery, leadership and service.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coordinated by Tarleton State University\u2019s Center for Educational Excellence, Service-Learning Day prioritizes life-enriching activity within the community. Each service project strengthens collaboration and relations between Tarleton State and the larger local, regional and state communities, establishing a mutually beneficial partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe projects that take place during Service-Learning Day highlight the value of academic service by connecting what we do at the university to real community needs,\u201d said Soncee Heard-Smith, project coordinator within the College of Education. \u201cIt\u2019s an intentional opportunity to apply our expertise in ways that support and strengthen the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, designated Service-Learning Day sites included identification and data collection at Bosque River Trail, arranging inventory at Dublin Public Library and supply collection for the Erath County Humane Society. Further projects ranged from enrichment activities with senior and assisted living residents, distributing blankets to children in need and restocking a local food pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For students, Service-Learning Day provides hands-on experience in working alongside their community and exposure to impactful work. Student volunteers enjoy a break from the standard classroom environment and leverage their knowledge toward delivering tangible results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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