St. Kate's students are actively involved in the Twin Cities community. Whether its helping young children develop reading skills as part of the America Reads program, engaging in the community through a St. Kate's class or having an off-campus job through the Community Leadership Program, community involvement is a cornerstone of a St. Kate's education.

The Center for Community Work and Learning:

Coordinates community outreach programs
Develops, maintains, and deepens community partnerships
Places students in appropriate settings and supports them throughout their learning and service
Assists faculty in integrating community work and learning components into their curriculum

Katies receive as much as they give

Students who participate in community work and learning programs develop a deep understanding of social change and interact in rich, multicultural environments. They build leadership and lifetime workforce skills. As students learn, they also meet the needs and goals of our community partners.

Click to read what the Center for Community Work and Learning has been up to this year, including a list of courses, faculty involvement, student-employment and community partners.

St. Catherine named to the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
The college was one of 19 women's colleges and 635 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. It is the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

Click on a photo above to learn more about students' experiences with Community Work and Learning.