Faculty

Our Mission

The community-engaged learning program is offered through the Engaged Learning Office within Academic Affairs at SLCC. The program is recognized for best practices in faculty development and student engagement. The program provides a supportive infrastructure as well as professional development and mentoring for faculty that facilitates the involvement of all stakeholders in a collaborative teaching and learning process. The program also supports the assessment efforts of our Annual Impact Summaries.

Community-engaged learning (i.e., service-learning) is a course or competency-based, credit-bearing educational experience in which students (a) participate in mutually identified service activities that benefit the community, and (b) reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of personal values and civic responsibility. (Bringle & Clayton, 2012, p. 105; adapted from Bringle & Hatcher, 1996).

For general questions or information:

• engagedlearning@slcc.edu
• 801-957-4694

Community-Engaged Learning Designation Program

The Community-Engaged Learning Designation Program program seeks proposals to develop new and modified community-engaged learning courses, Engaged Department/program designations, and civic faculty fellows. Funding is awarded to offset the cost or time that it takes to implement your ideas and projects! Existing course reviews also occur. The Community-Engaged Learning Designation Program has several categories:

• Individual Course Designation – up to $1,000

  Community-engaged learning course designation offers funding directly to full-time and adjunct faculty to help them integrate community-engaged learning class pedagogy in their class. Integrate service into course curriculum and work with community partners to engage students outside of the classroom through service.

• Existing Designated Course Review

  Courses that are designated undergo a formal review periodically. Faculty submit their syllabus and supplemental material for review. Funding is provided based on availability.

The Engaged Learning Office is here to support your community-based work. We will work with you to designate your class as a community-engaged learning course, help you form community partnerships through the Thayne Center, brainstorm critical reflection prompts, anything that will engage your students and colleagues in exciting and experiential ways. We also offer a number of professional development opportunities so that you can stay current in the community-engaged learning field.

Deadlines

Fall Deadlines

• First Tuesday of September, October, and November – Proposal Deadlines
• Awards announced on a rolling basis
• Designated courses taught the following spring semester

Spring Deadlines

• First Tuesday of February, March and April – Proposal Deadlines
• Awards announced on a rolling basis
• Designated courses taught the following fall semester

Summer Deadlines

• Third Tuesday in June – Proposal Deadline
• Awards announced on a rolling basis
• Designated courses taught the following fall semester

Resources

Here are more resources for your engaged work:

• Faculty rank, tenure, and promotion community-engagement guide
• Guide for community engagement best practices

Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Designation

Engaged Learning Celebration

The Engaged Learning Celebration will highlight student tuition waiver recipients and Civically Engaged Scholars. Join us as we hear about the accomplishments of Community-Engaged Learning students with additional, inspiring keynote speakers. Enjoy food, coffee, fun, and an exciting program that explores stories about service, reflection, and the power of education. We hope to see you there! Check back for any updates!

Date: 04/29/2026

Time: 11:30am to 1pm

Student can apply for tuition waivers online.

Faculty Trainings

Community-Engaged Learning Faculty Development Course

Training Dates for 2025-2026

• September 8 - November 3, 2025
• January 20 - March 13, 2026

Community-Engaged Learning is a high-impact practice that enhances student engagement and retention while also addressing relevant social issues. Completion of the entire online course (15 hours) will result in the creation of content for a Community-Engaged Learning Grant & Designation new course proposal. Register via employee training.

Civic Literacy Student Learning Outcomes Training

Involve your students in critical social issues relevant to your discipline! This content is for faculty currently using community-engaged learning pedagogy or those generally incorporating community engagement as an experiential teaching strategy. Learn about the Civic Literacy Student Learning Outcome (CLSLO) resources at SLCC, which include a rubric and reflection prompts. Become familiar with SLCC’s efforts to assess this learning outcome. Participate in a self-directed online course in Canvas and analyze the connections between the CLSLO and your class using the assessment rubric to improve the alignment. Register via employee training for in-person sessions or online content.

Facilitator: The Engaged Learning Office.

Designated Community-Engaged Learning Classes

Course List

Community-Engaged Learning Student Fund (CELSF) Request for Proposals

Visit the student Page for more information!

Student Page

For more specifics about CELSF, please review the CELSF policy.

Hear about CEL from our Faculty!

Volunteer Opportunities

• CampusGroups Database
• 211 Information and Referral