2012-2013 Service Scholar Program Information

Program Pamphlet (pdf)

Overview

The Service Scholar Program is geared toward students who wish to have a structured emphasis on service and civic engagement during their collegiate career and offers students an opportunity to interact with the community, nation and the world through service. With four Service Scholar tracks to choose from, students are able to customize their experience to fit their academic and service goals.

Program participants will gain leadership skills, network with non-profit organizations, build their resume, and build the community around them through meaningful service opportunities.

Students have from the time they begin this program until they graduate to complete this program. Applications for this program are accepted at any time during the year.

General Program Requirements

  • Attend Four Civic Skills Workshops
  • Complete End of Semester Reflections
  • Contact Service Scholar Program Advisor Once Per Semester
  • Lead One Major Service Project
  • Complete Final Portfolio/Display
  • Complete Final Reflection

Customize Your Experience

(choose from one of the four tracks listed below)
  • Academic Service Learning Track: This track is recommended for students who want to deepen personal and academic knowledge through combining classroom work with community needs. [9 service-learning credits, 2-page course reflections, 200 extra-curricular service hours]
  • Community Building Track: This track is recommended for students who want to gain experience in the non-profit sector and learn skills to address community issues. [6 service-learning credits, 1-page course reflections, 400 extra-curricular service hours]
  • Engaged Leadership Track: This track is recommended for students involved in any on-campus leadership organization. [6 service-learning credits, 3 leadership credits, 1-page course reflections, 150 extra curricular service hours, 150 leadership hours]
  • Designated Department Track: This track is solely for students in specific academic departments. Contact the Volunteer and Service-learning Center for more information.

Detailed Track Information
This information includes what types of service count toward this program, appeal information, information about coursework, etc. Service-Learning course lists are also available on the link listed above.

Service Opportunity Information in your community. To sign up for our weekly volunteer opportunity email list.

Program Benefits

  • Networking and Resume Building Experience
  • Honors cords for Graduation Ceremony
  • Permanent Service-Learning Notation on Academic Transcripts (looks great to future employers and grad schools!)
  • Awarded with Certificate of Completion
  • Recognition at Annual Award Banquet

To Apply:

  1. Sign up to create an account.
    Community: Utah Valley University
    Fill out personal information and press finish
    At the top of the page, scroll over "Organizations" and click on "Add an Organization"
    Search "Service Scholar Program", select and add the organization
  2. Access the Service Scholar Program Application.
  3. Wait for an email from the Program Coordinator welcoming you to the program
  4. Follow the instructions listed in the email
  5. Congratulations! Welcome to the Service Scholar Program!

For more information contact:

Laura Christopherson
Program Coordinator
Volunteer and Service-Learning Center
laurac@uvu.edu
801-863-6030