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San Diego State University Mission Statement

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San Diego State University
Administration
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Service Learning and Community Engagement Program (SLCEP) is to support student learning through course-based study that connects to responsive civic action whether in local, regional, or international locales. The mission statement is described on homepage, but not fleshed out and community service or engagement is not defined.
High-Level Administrator: Director of Service Learning and Community Engagement Program.
Communication (Internal and External)
Homepage Language: There is a link on homepage to “Leadership & Community Service.” No community clearing house, but there is a list of partners that students have previously worked with.
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• Along with the director (who is an administrator), there is a faculty coordinator/general studies lecturer and program specialist.
• Students fill out forms about their community service hours.
Partnerships: Collaboration with community institutions and some community engagement projects.
Service Related Student Perks: Numerous service awards for students, faculty, staff and community partners. Homepage makes no mention of scholarships.
Community Voice (www.compact.org)
Community Representation on University Communities: There is the Director of Compact for Success and Collaborative Programs along with two other staff members and community representatives from the local High School.
“Public Dialogue”: Some collaboration with community stakeholders (representatives from the local High School).
Virginia Commonwealth University
Administration
Mission Statement: The VCU Division of Community Engagement mobilizes university-community partnerships that generate innovative solutions to societal challenges.
The community engagement, mission, vision, and principles, are explained in detail on the website and use key terms such as: collaborative; engage; …show more content…

• Features 27 staff members including university administrators and community members.
• Provides training for faculty and curriculum development.
• There are forms on the website to fill out to access these opportunities.
• Offers opportunities to present at conferences for students, faculty and staff.
• Faculty can design a service learning course and have teaching resources.
• Students can become service learning teaching assistants.
Partnerships: There are some ways to collaborate with community partners, such as through a service learning class.
Service Related Student Perks: Service learning teaching assistants, and service learning teaching assistant fellows are offered. There are several Leadership and Service Awards for students, student organizations and alumni- some awards come with a monetary award also.
Community Voice (www.compact.org)
Community Representation on University Communities: N/A
“Public Dialogue”: N/A
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Administration
Mission Statement:
The University Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research partners with the community to inspire students, faculty, and staff to engage in activities that foster enduring personal and social

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