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Welcome, Community Partners!
Mount Royal University partners with community organizations to offer valuable learning experiences for students and benefit the community.
Community Service Learning (CSL) courses integrate community service into the curriculum, providing hands-on experiences for students across various faculties. These courses typically require students to engage with community partners individually or in groups for a minimum of 2 hours per week over 8-10 weeks during an academic term.
If you're a community partner interested in connecting with MRU, please contact the Academic Development Centre at adc@mtroyal.ca.
Testimonials
❝Students are good at asking questions, which is really important for any collaboration, they also work fast which is great as well.❞
MRU Partner
❝ They are inspiring, engaging and brilliant. We have so much to learn from each other.❞
Not-For-Profit Partner
❝If MRU wanted to do this yearly we would welcome it... we are always in need of more help.❞
Small Business Owner
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a nonprofit, public organization, or business with a project that serves the public, you can become a community partner. While many partners support the Calgary and Alberta communities, MRU welcomes diverse learning opportunities.
Contact the Academic Development Centre (ADC) at adc@mtroyal.ca to learn more.
A Community Service Learning (CSL) project can be any meaningful initiative that provides valuable experiences for MRU students and benefits the community. The required 20 hours of service can be completed either individually by each student or collectively as a group, depending on the project’s structure and goals.
No. CSL projects should seamlessly integrate into your organization to address existing needs. CSL aims for a mutually beneficial partnership. Are there specific needs your team can't address? You may need help implementing a new strategic plan or completing research/quality assurance tasks. These are great opportunities for CSL collaborations. Effective partnerships happen when you understand how CSL learners can contribute to your work, ensuring projects align with your organization’s mission and goals.