Office for Civic Engagment

UM Recognized For Community Engagement
 
UM was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for the prestigious 2008 Community Engagement Classification.

Institutions are chosen for the classification in one of three categories: Curricular Engagement, Outreach & Partnerships, or Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships. UM was one of only 68 public institutions to receive the 2008 Community Engagement Classification in the Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships category. Fifty-one private institutions were awarded the 2008 classification in that category. For more information on UM's community partnerships, click here.

The Community Engagement Classification relies on voluntary participation by institutions of higher education and permits analysis of attributes that are not available in national data. Since its beginning in 2006, almost 200 institutions have received the classification.

UM's application was submitted by the University's Service Learning Advisory Board, chaired by Davidson Honors College Dean James McKusick, and the Office for Civic Engagement.

"Achieving this distinction is truly an impressive milestone for The University of Montana, one that recognizes UM as standing at the vanguard of U.S. colleges and universities for its commitment to public service and community engagement," McKusick said.

 

Campus Corps Non-stipended program

Are you interested in volunteering?  Would you like money for school?  The Campus Corps non-stipended program is a great way to get involved with your community, learn valuable skills, and earn an education award in the process.  To see a list of agencies currently seeking Campus Corps members for the 2008-2009 academic year click  here .

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About Service Learning

Save the Date: Service Learning Colloquium, March 13, 2009, U of M University Center, 9 AM to 4:30 PM - Register here

UM’s Faculty Senate recently approved the Service Learning Course Designation.  Service Learning courses are marked in the Course Offering Directory and on student transcripts.  Faculty may request this special designation for courses that contain a community service element. 

Community agencies are encouraged to articulate need for service learning projects.  Read more about how to incorporate a service learning course at your community agency.

For more information on the Service Learning course designation, please contact Andrea Vernon at andrea.vernon@mso.umt.edu

Information for Volunteers

Students can access volunteer opportunities in Missoula on UM’s Student Jobs website. Students, staff, and faculty can also choose to participate in one of many volunteer projects facilitated by the OCE throughout the school year.  Students also have the opportunity to earn an Education Award for volunteer work by enrolling in UM’s Campus Corps program.  Contact Colleen Kane at colleen.kane@mso.umt.edu for more information.