CIVICALLY-ENGAGED SCHOLARS

The Civically-Engaged Scholar program provides a structure for students to develop knowledge and skills to become active members of their communities. The program enhances both academic learning and volunteer experience. Personal and academic knowledge deepen as students critically reflect on their civic participation in our community. Civically-Engaged Scholars stand out as leaders who strive to impact our communities for the better.
RECOGNITION

Students completing all the requirements of the program are recognized by:

1.     Receiving certificates of achievement

2.     Wearing cords of distinction at commencement

3.     Receiving special recognition of their accomplishments at commencement

4.     Having the Civically-Engaged Scholar distinction noted on their Salt Lake Community College transcript

5.     Being honored at a Thayne Center celebration with students, staff, faculty and administrators

CIVICALLY-ENGAGED SCHOLAR PROGRAM OPTIONS

 Academic Service-Learning Option

v  Complete 150 hours of community service documented on log sheets

v  Turn in monthly reflection journals

v  Participate in an end-of-the-semester presentation

v  Take six credits of service-learning classes in any discipline

v  Take POLS 2900, a service-learning class on leadership

v  Maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA

v  Create an e-portfolio of all your reflections and service

v  Give a final presentation of all your service projects and service-learning classes


Community Building Option

v  Complete 200 hours of community service documented on log sheets

v  Turn in monthly reflection journals

v  Participate in an end-of-the-semester presentation

v  Take three credits of service-earning classes in any discipline

v  Take POLS 2900, a service-learning class on leadership

v  Maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA

v  Create an e-portfolio of all your reflections and service

v  Give a final presentation of all your service projects and service-learning classes


*The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is an Engaged Department. Students in this program also graduate as Civically-Engaged Scholars.


 For more information contact Linnie Spor at (801)957-4881 or e-mail linnie.spor@slcc.edu

You can also visit our website at http://www.slcc.edu/thaynecenter/


Click here to access forms.

How to Enroll

1) Read about each track's program requirements.
� Overview of tracks
� Academic Service-Learning
� Community Building
� Engaged Leadership
� Engaged Department
2) Read glossary of terms.
3) Read FAQs.
4) Select a track.
5) Complete an application and submit it to the Thayne Center.
6) The program coordinator will review your completed application and contact you for a consultation.

Benefits of being a Civically-Engaged Scholar

� Make a difference
� Challenge yourself
� Learn lifetime skills
� Wear a special cord at Commencement and receive recognition in the program
� Get a Civically-Engaged Scholar notation on your transcript
� Transfer to University of Utah�s Service-Learning Scholar program
� Distinguish yourself as an outstanding candidate for future career opportunities or educational  programs