Community Partner FAQ's:

How can my organization partner with SMC faculty and students?

Watch this 12-minute video about conceptualizing and creating service-learning and community-based research projects.

How can we let CILSA know about our current interests and needs?

After brainstorming potential projects, fill out this Service-Learning and CBR Projects Template and e-mail it to Beth Hampson at edh2@stmarys-ca.edu. Questions? Give her a call at 925-631-8543.

In what other ways can my organization connect with SMC students and faculty and the resources of the college?

• Post internships (paid and unpaid) and job opportunities on the Career Development Center's website. Consider attending the annual Career & Internship Fair, which takes place the first week of October each year.
• Attend a campus event (speaker, sports game, performance, etc.). Our beautiful campus is meant to be a resource for the broader community, too...especially our community partners!

Can I become a guest speaker in an SMC class or at a social justice education event?

Absolutely! Contact Beth Hampson at edh2@stmarys-ca.edu with information about your itnerest and area(s) of expertise!