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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



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

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