Welcome to LC W University Parkway

Who is who? Director Alexis Palmer Academic Service- Learning Director Jonathan Westover Program Coordinator Laura Christopherson AmeriCorps VISTA- Community Outreach Jacqueline Carlton AmeriCorps VISTA Natasha Carlton Service Council President Kylee Holt Administrative Assistant Darah Snow Work Study Student McKay Ballstaedt

Our Role: From Campus to Community The Volunteer & Service Learning Center provides services and service- learning opportunities for UVU students, faculty, and staff. Through programs and projects in the classroom, the community and the world, the Center works to increase social and cultural awareness, build a sense of community commitment and extend meaningful educational opportunities that increase knowledge and enhance academic skills.

Why do we do it? ‘s Mission: Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as life-long learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community. Student Success UVU fosters a culture of academic rigor and professional excellence. UVU engages its community in mutually beneficial collaboration and emphasizes engaged learning. UVU provides opportunity for Individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives and meets regional educational needs. Serious Engaged Inclusive Core Themes 2010:

How do we do it? Academic Service-Learning o Service-learning is an academic teaching pedagogy that combines academic objectives with a service experience. UVU offers over 50 service- learning classes each semester. Student Leadership o Service Scholar Program – This is a program that recognizes students for their service. Students who successfully complete the program receive a distinction on their transcript and honor cords at graduation. o Service Council – The Service Council is a group of student leaders dedicated to planning and implementing student-run programs for the benefit of UVU and the community. During the academic year, students facilitated 180 events. o AmeriCorps Scholarship – AmeriCorps is national service program that provides an Education Award to students who serve in their community. Community Outreach o Community Partnership – Our office provides training to approved community partners and provide resources such as: Service Fairs, access to students, trainings, etc.

Purpose of Community Partnerships We seek to connect service and learning through the establishment of Approved Community Partnerships, which will create cohesive objectives that demonstrate engaged learning to students and the community.

Benefits of becoming an Approved Partner with … ……… Participate in the UVU Service Fairs Access to students involved with the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center such as: AmeriCorps, Service Scholar, Service Council, and Service-Learning classes Access to free trainings provided by the Center Access to marketing on campus Post service opportunities on the volunteer website as an approved partner Obtain campus room reservations through the Center Awards for partnering with Utah Valley University Access to service-learning partnerships and faculty Access to present at service trainings and workshops

Requirements for becoming an Approved Community Partner Must be a registered 501c3, 501c4, a government agency, or U.S. registered business which the UVU Volunteer and Service Learning Center can classify under the definition of “Corporate Social Responsibility.” o Corporate Social Responsibility is “the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and society at large.” ( o Examples: healthcare, respite care, fire and rescue, education, museums, environmental management, social accounting, etc. Register online with the UVU Volunteer and Service Learning Center and agree to the terms in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). New organizations (which have not worked with our office previously)may be required to obtain a “Formal Site Visit” from UVU. Yearly attendance of an Approved Partner Renewal meeting. Participate in a yearly evaluation.

Starting the partnership process… 1.Organizations go to to register and fill out the “UVU Approved Community Partner of the Volunteer & Service- Learning Center Proposal Form”. (Or click here to be directed to the form.) 2.Each category of the form must be completed and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be completed. 3.Once the proposal form is submitted, the Volunteer & Service-Learning Center will review and determine if the partnership requirements are met. You will be notified when your proposal is received. Once your proposal is approved, your organization will be updated on our volunteer database.

Site Visits The following documentation will be required of all new organizations that wish to partner: Site Visits are not required of all organizations. If you have not worked with our office previously a Site Visit may be scheduled. The UVU Volunteer and Service Learning Center will send the UVU Community Outreach Coordinator or another authorized representative, on a scheduled date and time (arranged previously with the site), to conduct a formal site visit. Proof of legal existence Insurance (for volunteers) - Must have one or more of the following: Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Worker’s Compensation Automotive Liability Insurance (only if volunteers operate vehicles) Formal Risk Management Policies and Procedures Optional documentation: Certificate of Occupancy Certificate of Good Standing, Certificate of Authorization, or a Certificate of Existence

Your partnership is important to us! Without your partnership and continued efforts, the V&SLC wouldn’t be where it is today. We would like to thank you for providing opportunities for students, faculty and staff here at UVU that allow tremendous growth through experiences with your organization!

Contact Information UVU Volunteer & Service Learning Center LC W University Parkway Orem, UT P: F: Web: Please feel free to contact us with any questions and concerns.

We look forward to Partnering with you and your organization! Student Service Council ‘11-12