Civitas is a service-scholar program at Weber State University that helps students integrate civic engagement into their higher education experience.
Civitas students meeting program requirements graduate with
Non Sibi, Sed Civitas (Not for self, for community)
noted on their transcript, as well as wear an honor cord and pin at graduation.
Requirements for Completion of the Program:
1) Completion of the Introduction to Civitas course. This is a one-credit class that is held every Wednesday during the fall semester from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Senate Room (320) in the Shepherd Union Building. Credit for this course is offered through either the Sociology or Political Science department under Directed Readings and Projects 4830.
Course objectives:
- Students will learn how to write a reflective essay both for participation in a project and for response to material covered.
- Students will learn how to navigate the Civitas program, specifically how to use the portfolio.
- Students will develop a plan for fulfilling the artifacts for the program.
2) Participation in two days of service, the annual Service Symposium, and a group book discussion in the spring.
3) Completion of an online portfolio. This portfolio will contain twelve artifacts that are personal civic experiences and must be successfully reviewed by an evaluation committee of the student's choosing. This portfolio will be an asset to students for future academic and professional endeavors.
All requirements must be fulfilled by the time of graduation.
To Apply:
Complete the Civitas Application, which includes a civic engagement resume, and a brief essay question. Please print the application and bring it in to the Community Involvement Center (SU 327) no later than the first day of classes in the fall semester.
The Program Focuses on Four Major Areas:
Civic Knowledge: Involves the process of applying discipline-specific knowledge to civic engagement
Civic Skills: Involves the demonstration of engaging in a process to solve and increase the awareness of some civic problem.
Civic Values: Involves having a disposition to the world that understands the need for civic engagement
Civic Motivation: Involves continued commitment to engaged citizenship.
For More Information:
Dr. Brenda KowalewskiCommunity Involvement Center, Director
Professor/ Sociology
bkowalewski@weber.edu
801-626-7737
SU 327
Shaylee Wheeler
Community Involvement Center, Program Assistant
shayleewheeler@weber.edu
801-626-7737
SU 327