Student Leaders for the Common Good

The Center for Service and Community Engagement seeks to help students grow into ethical and effective leaders in the community. The Center offers the year-long Student Leaders for the Common Good (SLCG) program as a way for undergraduate students to develop as leaders in service in our local communities and on campus.

Program Components

Student Leaders for the Common Good program is comprised of four components. Active engagement in all of the following areas is required for students to maintain their status in the program. 

1. Leadership in Service: SLCG members work with CSCE staff to coordinate service programs, develop community partnerships, collaborate with campus partners, and lead their peers in service and reflection experiences. Students may apply for the following service leadership positions: 
1. After-School Science Program (2 Coordinators)
2. First Generation Project  (5 Leaders)
3. Labor of Love (3 Coordinators)
4. Immersion trips (8 Leaders)
2. Community Nights and Retreats: SLCG members gather for Community Nights every other Sunday evening from 5:00-7:00pm for dinner, reflection, and skills development workshops. SLCG members take part in two overnight retreats, one in October and another in April. 
3. Supporting CSCE Programs and Partnerships: SLCG members assist with the CSCE Programs a few times per year.
4. Service in the Community:  Consistent, sustained engagement at an agency provides the highest quality service for our community partners and the deepest learning opportunity for our students. SLCG members provide three hours of service per week (or 100 hours throughout the year) to a local community agency of their choice.