Community Service is a good thing, yes? Channeling the boundless energy of college kids into helping others is a win-win.
Once-Presbyterian school Trinity University describes community service as follows:
Service is one way in which Trinity University supports and challenges students in their development as individuals and as responsible global citizens. At Trinity, students can find service projects ranging from on campus to across the globe.
We acknowledge that service has three main components: education, volunteerism, and reflection. These three components can be seen and experienced in our service programs.
How does Bob Jones University define community service? Mark Vowels, the head of the newly-minted Center for Global Opportunities lays it out:
Community service focuses on projects that extend the recognition of the University.
No, Mr. Vowels. That’s not community service. Community services focuses on . . . you know, the community? And helping our world be a better place.
What you’re describing is marketing?
More proof of how egocentric BJU’s world is.