Civically Engaged Scholars (CES)

The vision of Civically Engaged Scholars is to prepare students for a life of engagement with systems, institutions, and community partners; thus, assisting communities to achieve liberation and self-determination by providing foundational knowledge to approaches and tools of civic engagement.

The mission of Civically Engaged Scholars is to develop, implement, and foster civic and community engagement; nourishing mutual transformative relationships between community organizations and members with SLCC, both as a community and as an institution, will bring equity and justice into the lives of many.

The purpose of Civically Engaged scholars is to retain students through co-mentoring spaces and to assist in the completion of their chosen educational path.

The Dental Hygiene Program, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and the English Department are Engaged Departments. All graduates from the listed areas are eligible to participate and graduate from Civically Engaged Scholars. Please reach out to your organization’s head person for more information.

In Civically Engaged Scholars, we use the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement. Please watch the two-minute video to learn more!

Community Engaged Learning and Research

Community Organizing and Activism

Direct Service

Philanthropy

Policy and Governance

Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility

Program Requirements*

• Complete a Service-Learning Credits and Involvement Hours Standard
  • The amount for each requirement can be found by looking at the table below. This table allows the student to pick a Standard that best fits their circumstance.

• CES CANVAS course (non-credit)
  • Create and Manage Civic Engagement Tab in e-Portfolio
  • Complete CES Orientation
  • Complete Six Concepts
• Attend University of Utah’s Annual Civic Leadership Conference on the first Saturday in November
• Spring CES Showcase
• To graduate, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required

*CES strives to be an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and just program. If you are concerned with a specific requirement, please reach out to the CES Coordinator to discuss possibilities and alternatives.

Program Benefits

• Special Distinction on Transcript
• Designation at Graduation with Honors Cord
• Front Row Placement during Commencement
• Letter from President of SLCC for Graduation
• Letter of Recommendation from CES Coordinator
• E-Portfolio with Civic Engagement Material
• Reference for Future Employment/Housing
• Networking and Referral with State Institutions of Higher Education
  • University of Utah’s Bennion Scholars
  • Utah State University’s Community Engaged Scholars
  • Utah Valley University’s Social Impact Scholars
  • Weber State University’s Civitas

How to Join

1. Register by clicking the blue button at the bottom
2. Join CES CANVAS through emailed link
3. Meet with CES Coordinator: Cristobal Villegas
   • Make an appointment
   • Email: Cristobal.Villegas@slcc.edu
   • Visit office: STC 020 C, Fridays, 9am – 1pm

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