Excellence in Community Engagement

The Excellence in Community Engagement certificate recognizes USU students graduating with an associate degree who demonstrate commitment to community engagement inside and outside the classroom.

Associates degree graduates can transfer work completed for the Excellence in Community Engagement Certificate to the Community-Engaged Scholars program if they choose to pursue a bachelor's degree in the future.

Questions?

Steven Nelson
steven.nelson@usu.edu
435-613-5474

Requirements

150+ hours of voluntary direct service, civic engagement, or community research during your college career (documented in AggiePulse prior to applying for distinction)
2 Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) courses*
Reflection essay (500 words)

Program registration must be completed through the form below by the following semester deadlines:

Fall graduation: October 15
Spring graduation: March 15
Summer graduation: July 15

*If students wish to create a CEL component within a course that is not designated as CEL in Banner, they can complete a CEL course contract signed by the instructor and Steve Nelson, CEL Coordinator at USU Eastern. This contract must be completed within the first four weeks of the semester. Please contact Steve Nelson at steven.nelson@usu.edu for more information.

Recognition

Excellence in Community Engagement Certificate
Community Engagement honor cord to be worn at graduation
Acknowledgement in the USU Eastern commencement program
Acknowledgement on associate degree transcript

Reflection Essay

Reflection offers time for students to internalize course material and their community engagement activity and apply their experience to the big picture. Essays give students the opportunity to reflect on the "what?, so what? and now what?" Through reflection, students are better able to process experiences, develop real-world principles, and effectively apply their learning.

The essay should take into consideration the community-engaged learning course, community engagement hours, and any relevant speakers, readings, and class discussion to understand how what you've learned throughout this commitment might apply to your future career and experiences in the community. What have you learned? What has surprised you most? How has this impacted your perceived role in the community? Have your learnings changed your interests, behavior, or goals?

This essay should display critical thinking, organized and clear writing, and comprehension of key concepts.
Format:

Times New Roman
12 point font
1-inch margins
Double spaced
500 words

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