Course-Based Community Engagement
In community-engaged learning (CEL) courses, students and faculty partner with community organizations to engage in mutually beneficial, collaborative work, which enhances students’ classroom learning while supporting community-identified needs. This type of learning is also called service-learning.
St. Kate's students and faculty engage each year with organizations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. All first-year students have an introductory CEL experience as part of The Reflective Woman course.
Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Learning Courses
Summer/Fall 2026 Community Partner Interest Form
CEL Course Designation
The Center for Community Work and Learning manages the Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) course designation and offers support to faculty, which includes:
- Course planning and consultation
- Relationship-building with community partners
- Logistical coordination
- Class presentations and facilitation of critical reflection activities
- Program evaluation
To apply for the course designation and to request CWL support for your course, please fill out the CEL Faculty Interest Form or contact cel@stkate.edu. Proposals are due March 15 for Summer and Fall courses and October 15 for Spring courses.
Faculty Resources
Faculty Guide to Community-Engaged Learning at St. Kate's