Community Engaged Learning (CEL) allows students the opportunity to take their skills beyond the walls of the classroom and into the community. CEL experiences partner students with groups, individuals, and organizations in the London region and abroad to tackle important problems and issues. At the heart of this work is the promise of community-driven problem solving, collaboration, and mutually beneficial outcomes for students and community partners alike. Our programming ensures that students reflect, connect, and thrive.
Community Engaged Learning at a Glance
4,800
students participated in some form of CEL in 2018
75,000+
hours of student community engagement in 2018
33 courses
had embedded CEL experiences in 2018/2019
2,200
first-year students engaged
11,910
activities added and approved through the Western's Co-Curricular Record in 2018