the center aims to integrate civic engagement into george washington university’s educational...
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SIGNATURE SERVICE EVENTS & IMMERSION PROGRAMS Community Service & EngagementTRANSCRIPT
What’s The Deal With …Community Service
• The Center aims to integrate civic engagement into George Washington University’s educational work. We focus GW’s resources to meet community needs beyond the campus, promote active citizenship in a diverse democracy, and enhance teaching, learning and scholarship at GW.
• Focus Areas: Community Service & Engagement; Academic Service-Learning; Service Careers; Social Entrepreneurship, Promotion & Awareness
About the Center
• SIGNATURE SERVICE EVENTS & IMMERSION PROGRAMS
Community Service & Engagement
Freshman Day of Service & Convocation
• CLASS OF 2019 it’s YOUR official welcome to the Colonial Community!
• Start following us @GWFDOS today!!
• ON-GOING SERVICE PROGRAMS
Community Service & Engagement
Academic Service-Learning• KNOWLEDGE IN ACTION
• Over 70 courses from introductory to capstones that extend classroom learning into the community through meaningful and challenging service for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in scholarship through community-based research projects with our faculty and students.
Service Careers
• CAREERS FOR THE COMMON GOOD• GW has some of the highest
numbers of off-campus professional opportunities in the nation. 40% of federal work-study jobs are in the government & nonprofit sector.
• Collaborating with the GW Career Center, students and alumni can access volunteer, internship, and job opportunities online through GWork.
Social Entrepreneurship
• IDEAS IN ACTION• Mentorship and additional support
is available to students through GWUpstart Social Innovation Lab.
• Students working in collaboration with community organizations through the Public Service Grant Commission and the Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learning can also access institutional funding through these programs.
• GETTING THE WORD OUT• The Civic Engagement Circular – a weekly newsletter
featuring news highlights, community service, and employment opportunities
• Community Service Fair – hosted annually in September this event brings together community organizations, student service organizations, and members of the GW community
• GW Community on NobleHour – where your record for service lives online
Promotion & Awareness
GW Community on NobleHour
• Secure online community dedicated to service-learning, volunteering, and co-curricular activities.
• Allows for posting and searching for opportunities, tracking service hours, generating reports, and measuring impact.
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