RISE for the Community

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Why RISE?

The RISE Learning Institute champions community engagement and enrichment by fostering partnerships with non-profit organizations, business and trade groups, government agencies, and other schools. RISE ensures students become immersed in real-world learning experiences that deepen their understanding of academic subjects, make a positive impact on the community, and forge new ties with community members and organizations. In return, the community benefits from the innovative solutions, volunteer support, and energy that students bring.

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Collaborating with RISE

RISE creates partnerships and initiatives that bridge the gap between academics and the community. We collaborate with research organizations, community partners, and organizations that promote social and economic innovations.

  • Connect with future employees: RISE can help organizations connect with instructors and students in your field and create learning opportunities that can help shape and inform what students learn and the skills students need to be successful.
  • Find Volunteers: RISE can help you find instructors and connect with students who are discussing the issues and challenges that affect your community or organization.
  • Find Research Project Support: RISE helps organizations find BC students for roles supporting research projects.

For more information about partnering with RISE, please email us at service-learning@bellevuecollege.edu.

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Resources for Partners

RISE also provides various resources for community partners, including:

  • BC in the Community web platform: Allows organizations to post and manage volunteer and service-learning opportunities.
  • HANDSHAKE: A tool for advertising job and internship opportunities.
    • HANDSHAKE FAQ [PDF]: answers basic questions about the HANDSHAKE platform. However, there are also resources on the Handshake Help pages.
  • Service-Learning Partner Manual [PDF]: This guide offers insights into our service-learning processes.
  • Renting Space for Research and Collaboration: Partners can rent space in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
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Ropes Challenge Course

The Bellevue College low challenge course was constructed in 2013 to serve groups campus-wide and provide a tool for Outdoor Recreation Leadership students to perfect their leadership abilities.

Learn more about RISE Ropes Challenge Course