Community Partners
Community partners connect students to firsthand service and engagement experiences. These experiences expose students to social issues, communities, and services that are central and current to their lives. Thayne Center connects students to community partners through a series of programs: SLCC serves, Community Work Study, Alternative Breaks, Civically Engaged Scholars, and volunteer opportunities. Through the knowledge and skills developed, students are empowered to be leaders and agents of change within SLCC and the community.
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.
- Schedule a meeting with the Assistant Director for Community Engagement. The meeting can be done virtually or in person.
- 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 12, 2025
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Hybrid: Zoom & 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.
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.
Thank you for all those who participate in the Spring Fair! We will share information about the Community Engagement Fairs for the 2025-2026 academic year later this spring!
Are you staff or faculty interested in being more involved with the students and community engagement?
The Thayne Center has opportunities for staff and faculty to be involved with some of our Thayne Center community engagement programs.
Opportunities include:
Day of Service Site Advisor
The role of Site Advisor for SLCCServes Day of Service is to be the lead person/point of contact at their assigned service site. This person will help with logistics and help create a positive & impactful experience for participants. You will also be responsible for helping your group engage in a meaningful reflection to gain more insight on the service project and the experience. This is a great opportunity to engage with SLCC students and learn more about the community partners doing incredible work in the Salt Lake area!
Fall/Spring Alternative Break Site Advisor
Alternative Breaks are multi-day, immersive service and learning experiences that explore and address important social issues. Fall alternative breaks are held locally and spring alternative breaks are local and domestic. Each break is co-led by a Alternative Break peer leader and a site advisor. As a site advisor, you will assist with leading trips, reflections, driving responsibilities, and student safety. A site leader must be a full time staff or faculty member of the college.
If you are interested in increasing your student interaction and connecting with our community partners, please complete the Thayne Center Advisor Interest Form.
Are you staff looking for Community Engagement Leave information?
One of the many wonderful benefits of Salt Lake Community College is our Community Engagement Leave. The community engagement leave process is managed by People and Workplace Culture. If you have questions regarding community engagement leave, please visit the Human resources webpage or contact Jessica Doyle ( jdoyle27@slcc.edu).
If you are looking for a community partner for your community engagement leave, you can visit the Community Partners list. You are not limited to this list, for more information about the community engagement leave benefit, please visit the community engagement leave policy and procedure.
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