The Thayne Center strives to provide opportunities for our students to be leaders through community engagement. We encourage our students to engage with community partners that align with the college’s mission and who center our students, their learning, and ability to empower them as community change agents. If your organization is interested in being a community partner with the Thayne Center and are able to support our students in their journey to becoming leaders and academic success, please follow the steps below to schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director for Community Engagement and complete the Community Partner Intake Form.

1. Schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director for Community Engagement. The meeting can be done virtually or in person.
2. Before your meeting, please complete the Community Partner Intake Form.

To become a community partner, your organization will need to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Thayne Center. SLCC community partners have the benefit of:

• Access to Campus Groups
  • Campus Groups is Salt Lake Community College’s student involvement platform. Community partners can post service opportunities, events, and share information for students to learn more about your organization.
• Participation Community Engagement Fairs
  • This event allows community partners to have direct interact with students and for students to learn about opportunities on how they can engagement with community partners.
• Participation in Community Partner Meetings
  • These meetings are opportunities for community partners to receive updates about SLCC, network with other community organizations, and learn how to elevate your engagement with SLCC students.

Is it time to renew my organization’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)?

The Thayne Center prioritizes ensuring that the students have intentional and quality opportunities to be leaders in the community. To ensure this, all community partners must complete an MOU to formalize our relationship and to have a presence on Campus Groups and Community Engagement Fairs. The MOU remains in effect for 3 years, but it can be renewed or revisited every year if necessary. If you need to renew or revisit your MOU, or have questions about your existing MOU, please schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director for Community Engagement.

Campus Groups

Campus Groups is Salt Lake Community College’s student involvement platform. As a Thayne Center recognized community partner, you have access to your own Campus Groups page where you can post service opportunities, events, and share information for students to learn more about your organization. Additionally, many of our SLCC staff and faculty use Campus Groups to look for community partners for their community engagement leave benefits and community-engaged learning course; making Campus Groups a wonderful resource for you and our college community to connect.

If you have questions about Campus Groups or would like to strengthen your Campus Groups page, please contact Anita Lui at anita.lui@slcc.edu. 

Community Partners Meeting

Each semester the Thayne Center hosts a Community Partners meeting to share information about SLCC and programs within the Thayne Center. This is also space to learn more about Campus Groups, renew your MOU, and connect with other community partners with similar missions and intentions.

Community Partners Meetings Schedule for 2024-2025 Academic Year

October 29, 2024
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center Building, Oak Room
4600 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, Utah

March 18, 2025
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Student Center Building, Oak Room
4600 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, Utah

If you are currently a community partner with the Thayne Center and would like to attend the Spring Community Partners Meeting, please register using the button below.

Register Here

Community Engagement Fair

Recognizing the value of direct interaction between students and community partners, the Thayne Center hosts a semester Community Engagement Fair where community partners can connect with students. This is an opportunity for SLCC students to learn more about how they can be contributors to their community and the impact that their care has on those around them. All community partners who have a current/up-to-date MOU are invited to participate. If you need to renew your MOU or would like to sign an MOU with Thayne Center, please contact the Assistant Director for Community Engagement at anita.lui@slcc.edu. 

Due to scheduling constraints this year, the Community Engagement Fair will be hosted in partnership with SLCC Spring Mega Fair.

Spring Mega Fair

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jordan Campus
9251 S Wights Fort Rd.
West Jordan, Utah

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
South City Campus
1575 S State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah

Thursday, January 23, 2025
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, Utah

Community partner must register to be able to participate in Mega Fair as space is limited. You do not need to table for all three dates. In the registration link, you will be able to select which campus you would like to table at.

Register Here