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Engagement Opportunities</h1> <div id="textcontainer" class="page_content"> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">As a UNO student, community engagement activities provide you with diverse ways to achieve your education while building your resume and networking in the community. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Here’s some examples:</span> </p> <ul> <li class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">T</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">aking a class that brings you out into the community to complete your coursework</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> (service learning or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">community-based</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> learning)</span></span> </li> </ul> <ul> <li class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">Volunteering</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and Civic En</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">gagement</span></span> </li> <li class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">C</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">apstone projects</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">/</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">research involving a community organization</span></span> </li> </ul> <hr/> <h2 class="paragraph"> <span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"><span class="normaltextrun">Service Learning<span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> Academy</span></span></span></span> </h2> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"135146c8-953d-4665-9e2d-9f551f8a973b|51","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"sc-bodytext",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"sc-bodytext",335572020,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}"><span class="normaltextrun">Service learning is an experiential, collaborative method of teaching that incorporates community projects that promote academic learning. These projects are directly linked to academic curriculum and meet community-identified needs while engaging students in their community and provide real-world context to coursework. As such, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext">service learning</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext"> course "classrooms" often exist in the community and engage community partners (such as nonprofit organizations, business, governmental agencies, and P-12 schools) as co-teachers. Throughout the course students reflect on their experiences, consider the relationship to their reading and research, relevance to community growth, and impact on their personal values, development, and professional skills. </span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext"><span class="normaltextrun">Every semester, there are a variety of courses in all UNO colleges that use service learning as a method of instruction. By choosing a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext">service learning</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext"> course, students </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext">can</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="sc-bodytext">:</span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">•Apply textbook knowledge to the real world and engage with homework</span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Use and develop strengths</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Discover new skills & talents</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Explore their leadership style</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Learn to communicate with others and work in teams</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Sharpen skills that employers want such as problem solving, critical thinking, innovation, and creativity</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Explore the assets in the community</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">•Build their résumé</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">To search for service learning courses, choose service learning under the Program tab in the class search function. </span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">To explore </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">service learning</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> course options and project examples, please visit</span> <a href="https://www.unomaha.edu/service-learning-academy/students-and-educators/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">sla.unomaha.edu</span></span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">.</span></span></span> </p> <hr/> <h2 class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"><span class="normaltextrun">Volunteer and Civic Engagement Programs</span></span></span> </h2> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun"><strong>Volunteer Opportunities for Students</strong></span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">Each </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">year, UNO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> organizes and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> sponsors </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">annual </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Signature Service Days and volunteer events </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">that students can participate in. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">As student</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> volunteers</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, you</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> engage in service </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">projects </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> that</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> focus on some of the most </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">imprtant</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> issue areas facing the community</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. These opportunities help you </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">gain valuable skills </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">and connections</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> that you can utilize in different ways (i.e., interviewing, references, and more)</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. </span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun"><strong>Here’s a list of annual Signature Service Days</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and events</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">:</span></strong> </p> <ul> <li class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">MLK Jr. Day of Service</span> </li> </ul> <ul> <li class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">Seven Days of Service </span> </li> <li class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">Earth Day of Service</span> </li> <li class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">International AIDS Day of Service</span> </li> <li class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">60 Minutes of Service </span> </li> </ul> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">You can learn more about volunteer opportunities</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and events</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> at </span><a href="https://www.unomaha.edu/office-of-engagement/volunteerism-civicengagement/index.php" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">serve.unomaha.edu</span></span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">.</span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun"><strong>Civic Engagement Opportunities</strong></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">Civic Engagement allows students to address the social and cultural issues within our society. There are many ways for students to be civically engaged and UNO has a long history of being a top university in the nation in getting students registered to vote and participating in the process. Beyond this, students have opportunities to have meaningful dialogue with their peers and public officials on what it means to advocate, how government operates, and opportunities to engage in civic learning such as the annual “I Love NU Day” at the Nebraska state capitol. Civic Engagement opportunities for students bring life to why we serve and help students to gain valuable experience and skills in communication, collaboration, and how to be change agents while at UNO and beyond. Some examples of forma; ways to be civically engaged are:</span></span></span> </p> <ul> <li class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">Taking advantage of Americorps VISTA </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">opportunities </span> </li> <li class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">Participating in domestic/international service and humanitarian efforts by serving in the </span></span><a href="https://www.unomaha.edu/office-of-engagement/about-us/peacecorps.php" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><span data-contrast="none">Peace Corps</span></span></span></a> </li> </ul> <hr/> <h2> <span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"><span class="normaltextrun">Community Engaged Scholarship Transcript Designation (CESTD)</span></span></span> </h2> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">The CESTD is a transcript designation that documents and recognizes undergraduate students for their community engagement experiences. This designation offers incentive and competitive edge for students who choose to tailor their involvement and academic work in a way that capitalizes on UNO’s comparative advantage.</span></span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span class="normaltextrun">• Completion of 1 community based-learning experience (3 credit hours)</span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">• Completion of 6 hours of service-learning coursework</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">• Completion of 135 volunteer/community service hours (outside of the classroom)</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">• Completion of written reflection piece (one for each category along with a final reflection).</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="normaltextrun">• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA at graduation</span></span> </p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://web.unomaha.edu/e3t/Btc/2K+113/cCkYH04/VWPqDW24m9PtV50Crc5Wy5gHW6cqVBw4FfC42N5LPbSr3q3npV1-WJV7CgStCW607rjf5YYjGKVjbhXp1QH-TZW4YcqC212BsgqW5BmPC6760cwWW1Zllcb6T8SmSW6NpBtn3myd8JW2JrMlT45m3qfW1vnv0J71VrwbW93L2TD6hGsTxW3sVRkY3VpTnYW6T46JC1t3qmTW2Sc3Z97PylK2W2stG0F3Y8xSwW21pzJR2LYHm2V3gGrD8rNDTMW7FQjX764KVDWW4h377m9btMqsN8N0MlD-q8VqW3zHWr35HkQw0W6WPCH83dQbdjV2m9b114n2tNW3pSpRk4210hp3brR1" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Enroll Online</span></strong></span></span></a> </p> <hr/> <h2 class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"><span class="normaltextrun">Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC)</span></span></span> </h2> <p class="paragraph"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"><span class="normaltextrun">As a metropolitan university, UNO encourages its students to be active and civically engaged members and leaders in a diverse and evolving society. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The CEC is a unique place where UNO students can access volunteer opportunities, service events, service learning inquiries, service learning projects and events, student jobs and internships, and community engagement-based events. 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