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. After completing the program, students receive special recognition at commencement and have the Civically-Engaged Scholar distinction noted on their Salt Lake Community College transcript.

Students can choose to enroll in one of four Civically-Engaged Scholar tracks, based on their interest and area of study:

• Academic Service-Learning Track
Students in this track deepen their personal and academic knowledge by combining classroom work with community needs. Designed for students who want to experience several different service-learning courses.

• Community Building Track
Students in this track gain experience in the non-profit field and learn skills to address community issues. Designed for students who focus on extracurricular service.

• Engaged Leadership Track
Students in this track learn problem-solving, team building, decision-making, and other leadership skills useful for future civic involvement. Designed for students interested in developing their leadership potential through participation in student government, student boards, clubs, and other campus organizations.

• Engaged Department Track
Students in this track participate in a curriculum embedded with service-learning. Requirements are determined by the department and approved by the Service-Learning Advisory Board. This option is only open for students in Engaged Departments.

Learning Outcomes for Civically-Engaged Scholars*

• Better understand communities to which students belong
• Develop awareness of civic responsibilities for individual and collective action in a democracy
• Engage in service-learning for community building and an enhanced academic experience
• Develop the awareness and skills to take leadership roles in classrooms, the broader college, and the community at large
• Engage in principled and vigorous dialogues
• Understand and appreciate human differences

*Based on Salt Lake Community College Academic Student Learning Outcomes, 2005

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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