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Center for Community Based Learning
Welcome to the Center for Community Based Learning. Where classroom and community meet...
Every year, Humboldt students engage in community programs and services through Service Learning and Academic Internship courses, as they apply their classroom studies to real community experiences and issues. The Center for Community Based Learning at Cal Poly Humboldt supports students and faculty involved in these courses while coordinating hundreds of approved community learning sites, many of which are located right here in Humboldt County. Whether you are a student, a community member, or a faculty member, we invite you to join the exciting work of these partnerships.
Why should I get involved in community-based learning?
Students
Students have the opportunity to apply academic concepts to real-life scenarios, gain professional and personal skills and experience, enhance their resume, and build their professional network.
Faculty
Faculty have the opportunity to build depth and relevance into course student learning objectives, make course readings come alive, network with professionals in the community, and assist their students in preparing for life after graduation.
Community Partners
Community Partners have the opportunity to bring in diverse perspectives and energy into their agencies, receive assistance on programs and projects, build future stakeholders, and serve as mentors for emerging professionals.
College Corps
Humboldt College Corps is pleased to announce the call for College Corps applications for the academic year 2025-2026! Cal Poly Humboldt and the College of the Redwoods have been working with a variety of community nonprofit organizations in the areas of climate action, food insecurity, and K-12 education. Fellows contribute 450 hours of community service while gaining personal and career skills and earning up to $10,000 in living stipends and educational awards. Fellows’ time and talent help meet many of our community’s needs. If you are a local nonprofit or an undergraduate student, check out our College Corps web page to learn how to be part of our next cohort.
Learning in Action
Land Acknowledgement
The staff of the Center for Community Based Learning acknowledge that the land on which Cal Poly Humboldt sits is Wiyot ancestral land, and Humboldt is the unceded territory and traditional ancestral homeland of the Indigenous nations: Hupa, Karuk, Mattole, Tolowa, Wailaki, Wiyot, Yurok, and other original inhabitants of Humboldt County. We respect and share our gratitude to Indigenous communities. We thank and honor the original caretakers of this land that continues to be cherished and protected, as elders have instructed the young through the generations. Please consider supporting and acknowledging tribal sovereignty with an honor tax contribution through www.honortax.org.
Labor Acknowledgement
Today, we recognize and acknowledge the labor upon which our country, state, and institutions are built. Remember that our country is built on the labor of enslaved people who were kidnapped and brought to the US from the African Continent, and recognize the continued contribution of their survivors. We acknowledge all immigrant labor, including voluntary, involuntary, and trafficked peoples who continue to serve within our labor force.
