THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

2. THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT . . . offers WSU students, faculty, campus departments and community partners opportunities to share knowledge, skills and resources for the benefit of student learning and the wellbeing of our communities.

3. VISION, MISSION & VALUES Vision WSU students and graduates are catalysts for creating vibrant, just, and sustainable communities. Mission In partnership with communities, the CCE facilitates student engagement which fosters a sense of self, a sense of place, and a sense of purpose to effect positive change. Values Community Awareness Respect Equity

4. STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT Enrollment • Admissions • Recruitment • Visitation • Marketing & Comm • Student Publications Federal Programs • CAMP • SSS • Upward Bound • First Scholars • MSS Technology Student Affairs Registrar • Veteran’s Affairs Financial Aid President Elson Floyd Vice President Student Affairs & Enrollment John Fraire • Housing & Dining • CUB • Cougar Card Center • Info Services • Children’s Center Admin Services Civic Engagement • University Recreation • Wellbeing Program • Student Involvement • Cougar Leadership • ASWSU Campus Life • Dean of Students • Residence Life • CFSL • GIESORC • Access Center • Women’s Resources • Student Standards Student Services Retention

5. Provide Academic and Co-curricular Civic Engagement & Leadership Opportunities for WSU Students • Academic Service Learning • Community Service Projects • Community Service Placements • Service Learning Internships • Student Staff Positions • Service Trips (Eco Adventures, Spring to Action) • Civic Engagement Events and Campaigns ROLE OF THE CCE AT WSU

6. STUDENT BENEFITS OF ENGAGEMENT • Students acquire greater knowledge of self, with understanding and respect for the perspectives and life experiences of others • Increased feelings of agency, efficacy, purpose, and meaning in life • Succeed in school and life better than their peers who do not engage • Expand their range of professional experiences as they prepare for a career • Gain experience that is considered as valuable as paid work experience

7. SERVICE PROJECT BASICS

8. PRE-SERVICE:IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEED Reach out to community organizations and non-profit agencies. Discuss needs they might have Recruit volunteers. Discuss what they bring to the experience, set goals so they establish ownership of the project

9. MY DREAM: Make a Difference • Community agencies rely on your knowledge and expertise • Impact your community as you build relationships with children, seniors, agency directors, other volunteers and community members • Many of our community partners and agencies • are underfunded and understaffed • Your contributions of time, energy, and skill allow agencies to accomplish far more than they could alone

10. PRE-SERVICE:PLAN AND PREPARE Visit with the community partner, and plan for any materials you might need and time frames Establish roles and responsibilities for all volunteers Ensure there is enough work for the number of anticipated volunteers Identify safety risks Publicize in advance of the project

11. THE SERVICE PROJECT • Plan for a greeting by the community partner the morning of the project • What is their story and what impact will this service have for them? • Have volunteer sign-in • Risk and release forms • Use nametags • Have refreshments and take breaks • Take lots of pictures • Greet the media

12. POST-SERVICE • Clean up service site • Lead a reflection with the community partner and volunteers • What did this experience mean for the volunteers? Why? • CELEBRATE! Hold a lunch, BBQ, party • Follow up with more publicity. How many volunteers? Impact on agency? Number of service hours

13. PUTTING A COUGAR SPIN ON YOUR SERVICE EVENT • CougSync • WSU Students • Wave the Flag

14. CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT cce.wsu.edu CUB L48 and L45 509.335.7708 Questions? Debi Fitzgerald debifitz@wsu.edu Michael Schwartz-Oscar mikejohn@wsu.edu