2011-2012 Report Card

The 2011-12 Report Card is now available. To learn about how many students participated in service learning, what learning outcomes students achieved, the community impact of WSU students, and much more, download your own copy of the Report Card here or see the report card content below.

Student Involvement

Students: 7,876
Direct service hours: 74,396

Academic Service Learning
• 3,775 students participated in service learning for a class
• 108 academic course sections offered service learning opportunities to students
• 428 online students completed over 6,994 hours of service in 11 different academic course sections

Co-Curricular Engagement
• 3,669 students participated in CCE-led projects
• 226 projects were organized for student groups
• 1,775 students in 40 fraternities and sororities completed 28,879 hours of service.

Learning Outcomes
In the Spring 2012 survey, as a direct result of their community engagement experience…
• 83% of student respondents realized the importance of active citizenship
• 81% of respondents gained respect for the life situation of others
• 81% of respondents felt a personal connection to the issue they served

Community Engagement

Communtiy Partners: 1,186*
Opportunities: 3,669*
*database totals

On the Palouse
• Students contributed to the work of 108 local community organizations
• Community partners offered 731 one-time projects for WSU students
• Over 14,000 individuals were reached by CCE outreach events
• Over 350 students served as literacy mentors at seven local schools and five after school programs

Beyond the Palouse
• 290 community partners offered service learning opportunities “at a distance” for WSU students
• WSU students engaged with community organizations in 20 WA counties, 11 states, and 3 countries
• Four alternative spring break trips travelled to destinations in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, and Guatemala

New in 2011-12

Refreshed Organizational Statements
Vision: WSU students and graduates are catalysts for creating vibrant, just and sustainable communities.
Mission: In partnership with communities, the CCE facilitates student engagement which fosters a sense of self, a sense of place, and a sense of purpose to effect positive change.
Values: Community-Awareness-Respect-Equity (CARE)

CCE Fleet Grows!
This year, the CCE’s vehicle fleet expanded from three to four vehicles allowing us to transport more students.

AmeriCorps Retention Project
The CCE welcomed an AmeriCorps member tasked with recruiting, training, and placing WSU students as mentors in local middle and high schools.   In year one, 45 WSU students were placed in three schools.

Prison Debate Project
The CCE has partnered with Walla Walla Community College and Coyote Ridge Correctional Center to pilot a collaborative debating project between student inmates and WSU students.

Events

Community Service Fair
• Over 300 students and faculty/staff in attendance
• 36 community organizations participated

Public Forums: Debates & Reflections
• Over 500 students participated in the 12 public forum events
• 34 students participated as panelists or facilitators

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
• Nine activities hosted by student groups and the CCE
• Over 900 individuals participated in these events

National Days of Service
• Over 100 students participated in four days of service at WSU (9/11 Day of Service, Make a Difference Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Earth Day)

Campus-Community Forum
• Over 50 community and campus partners attended this revised event in May, entitled “Partnerships for Change”

Civic Engagement Week & Cougs Care
• Over 200 individuals participated in the Gallery of Service and Cougs Care awards event
• Over 400 students engaged through outreach

Awards and Recognition

2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Washington State University and the Center for Civic Engagement were inducted into the 2010 President’s Honor Roll for engaging students in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.

Excellence in Civic Engagement 2012 Award
This award honors individuals and groups who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the vision and values of the CCE throughout the past year.
Faculty: Dr. Pauline Sameshima
Students: Isaiah Adona & Amanda Chapman
Online Student: Blayne Amson
Student Group: Sigma Kappa Sorority
Community Partner: Randy & Rhonda Kent, R.E.A.C.H
Campus Partner: Lorena O'English
Distinguished Service: Dr. Chris Oakley

Service Star Award
Each month the CCE’s Service Star Program recognizes outstanding students who impact the community through leadership and service.
September: Amanda Chapman
October: Kyna Brewer
November/December: Max St. Brown
January/February: Sze Wah Tam
March: Jared Dean
April: Stephanie Chahan

CCE Advisory Council
The Advisory council provides a foundation of support for the CCE by serving in an advisory capacity.

Faculty & Campus Partners
Dr. Christine Oakley, Sociology
Mary Garcia, Human Development
Dr. Jeff Peterson, Communications
Dr. Jenifer McGuire, Human Development
Lorena O’English, WSU Libraries

Community Partners:
Adrien Loehring, ATVP
Megan Vining, Pullman Parks & Rec
Janet Schmidt, Whitman Co. Extension
Suzy McNeilly, COAHS

Students:
Denise Chin, Sociology
Joe Cuanan, Economics
Amanda Spalding, ASWSU
Ashley Williams, Arch & CM
Adrian Gonzales, ASWSU
Larry Lawrence, WSU Online