EX 0012 - Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement fosters student’s interest in areas of public concern at local, state, and national levels and engages the student in an activity that promotes the quality of life in a community through governmental or not-for-profit development of policy and procedure in both political and non-political processes. The activity includes a textbook and workbook that will be completed during the course of the student’s Civic Engagement activity. The position: . Must offer reciprocal benefit for the student and the community for whom the student serves. . Must meet an individual need in the community. . Must spend a minimum of 40 hours dedicated in civic engagement position over the semester . May be of a direct or indirect nature (consulting, project development, research). To participate in Civic Engagement, students must first secure a position at a site and then submit an Experience360 Activity Application on Experiencelink. Once the application is submitted on Experiencelink approval from the site supervisor and Department Chair is sought through an automated email. These approvals are required in order to be registered in the Civic Engagement online reflection course. Students can plan these courses on their schedule, but students are registered for the Civic Engagement online reflection course by E360 staff. If you have questions contact E360@delval.edu.

Prerequisite(s): Must have successfully completed DelVal Experience I & II course. Minimum of 27 credits (15 completed at Delaware Valley)

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