"I really wanted to attend an institution that was somewhat of a community -- something small -- and to connect with professors and with the administration and have them know my name. And, because of MCLA's internship program, I was able to get my foot in the door at a very prominent company which jump-started my career."
Christina Barrett '03 Director of Marketing & Communications, Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
News & Press Releases
Nov. 19, 2008
NORTH ADAMS, MASS – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) was the first college to receive the Massachusetts Community Service-Learning Higher Education Partner Leader award, which was presented to MCLA President Mary K Grant at the 10th Annual Service-Learning Conference on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at MCLA.
The award, from the Community Service-Learning Advisory Council to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, is in recognition of MCLA’s development of future service-learning teachers, and of the College’s partnership with public schools to promote service-learning, civic engagement and community improvement.
Service-Learning is a method of teaching and a way of learning whereby students use academic knowledge and skills to meet real community needs through service activities connected to their curriculum.
The theme for this year’s conference, which was attended by local high school students, was “Reflections, Traditions and the Promise of Service-Learning.”
