Jason Duquette-Hoffman

Great class! You learn about community values and work closely with a real community partner. You get to collaborate with board members and complete impactful deliverables for the organization. Jason is very flexible with deadlines too.

Community Connected Learning with Duquette-Hoffman was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable classes I’ve taken at Middlebury. The professor was incredibly chill, kind, and supportive, creating a relaxed environment that made the course feel meaningful rather than stressful. We only met once a week as a class, which gave us time to really focus on our community work and apply what we were learning in real-world settings. The second class slot was reserved for meeting with our community partners, which made the experience feel hands-on and personal. I loved that the structure encouraged independence and reflection rather than busywork. It was cool to see how classroom concepts connected to actual community needs and to feel like our projects had a genuine impact. Whether you’re interested in social change, education, or just getting off campus to engage with the local community, this course is a great fit. It teaches you collaboration, empathy, and how to take initiative outside of the traditional academic environment. Overall, I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a class that’s both meaningful and enjoyable—a chance to learn, connect, and make a difference while working with a great professor and passionate peers.

Community Connected Learning with Duquette-Hoffman was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable classes I’ve taken at Middlebury. The professor was incredibly chill, kind, and supportive, creating a relaxed environment that made the course feel meaningful rather than stressful. We only met once a week as a class, which gave us time to …Read more

Jason was a great professor. He was incredibly kind, chill, and passionate. If you do the work and participate, an A is almost garaunteed. I really enjoyed the course-work and my community project. I felt that the work I did meaningful, fufilling, and fun. It got me outside of the Midd-Bubble and connected to the community beyond the college. I will use the things I learned with my involvement in community organizations, clubs, and other institutions. The only complaint I have is that the class was a bit disorganized.

Jason was a great professor. He was incredibly kind, chill, and passionate. If you do the work and participate, an A is almost garaunteed. I really enjoyed the course-work and my community project. I felt that the work I did meaningful, fufilling, and fun. It got me outside of the Midd-Bubble and connected to the community beyond the …Read more