Service Learning opportunities are growing steadily at the University of Southern Colorado. Because this program is housed within the Community Research Services office, we are able to develop interlinked projects and placements for students in varied disciplines from social work and psychology to mass communications. A Child Care Parent Survey was completed in December. The information will assist with improving the quality of childcare in our regions. In May USC will again conduct the statewide Children s Summit, which will focus on bringing together community members, parents, and providers.

Currently, students are designing a web site to be the information broker for the community (Community Research Services web page). The CRS is the communication link between USC faculty, students, and the community to provide cost effective research assistance. “”Adopt-An-Agency”" is underway to assist local non-profit agencies in their program development with on-site consultants. Presently, a report about Pueblo s Community s Health (Community Indicators Project [CIP]). The CIP presents information on two dozen key indicators that capture various scenes reflecting important dimensions on community life.

Contact person: Robert Muniz, muniz {at} uscolo(.)edu

CRS web site: http://www.uscolo.edu/crs/