46 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs in a community to solve a problem or interact with the institutions of representative democracy. Community engagement encompasses a range of specific activities such as volunteering at a homeless shelter, serving on a neighborhood association, writing a letter to an elected official or voting. The underlying principle of community engaged learning is that an engaged citizen should have the ability, agency and opportunity to move comfortably among these various types of civic acts (Pew Charitable Trusts). Three particular tracks of Community Engaged Learning are promoted at Weber State University — service, democratic engagement and community research. Service is conceptualized in broad terms to be inclusive of service-learning, volunteer and community service experiences that enhance the capacity of the community while teaching the student. This teaching and learning approach integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities (National Commission on Service Learning, 2002). Democratic engagement involves students in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and action to make a meaningful difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes (from the American Democracy Project). Community research involves students working with faculty members and community leaders to develop research projects, collect and analyze data, and share their results and conclusions with the organizations and agencies that need the information to solve a pressing community problem or create change (Strand, et al, 2003). Regardless of the type of community engaged learning experience, students are expected to acquire four community engaged learning outcomes through their experiences: civic knowledge, civic skills, civic values, and civic action. Community engaged learning outcomes, definitions, and measurement rubrics can be found atwww.weber.edu/CCEL. Courses Community engaged learning is not specific to any one discipline; in fact, CEL courses exist in many disciplines across campus. For example, an Athletic Training class incorporates a service component wherein students are utilizing their knowledge and skills gleaned from class to serve patrons at a local free medical clinic. Community Engaged Learning courses are designated with a CEL prefix and are listed in the course schedule published online each semester. Additionally, a full list of CEL designated courses can be found on the Center for Community Engaged Learning website at weber.edu/CCEL. Honors Program Interim Director: Erik Stern (801) 626-6186 Student Advisor: Marilyn Diamond (801) 626-7336 Office Manager: Leanna Riddle (801) 626-7591 Location: Library, Room 225 Internet Address: weber.edu/honors Mission Statement The Weber State University Honors Program aims to provide students with an enriched program of study through: small, challenging, and creative classes, many of which fulfill General Education requirements; a stimulating and supportive learning environment, both in classes and in the Honors Center; opportunities to examine one's own perspective in the light of differing values or points of view; an integrative approach to education, connecting disciplines and ideas; the availability of departmental Honors with most departments on campus. Students who earn Honors will be well prepared for professional life and/or graduate school after Weber. Entrance Requirements A student may make application for entrance into the Honors Program at any time after formal acceptance by the Weber State Admissions Office. However, in order to take advantage of the many options available, early entrance is recommended. An application form is available in the Honors Center or on the Internet atweber.edu/honors. For entrance requirements please see the Honors Handbook located on the Honors Web site. Retention Standards for the Honors Program To continue in good standing in the Honors Program, students must maintain a cumulative 3.5 GPA and take an Honors class at least every semester until their general education requirements are completed; thereafter students will take at least one course every other semester. In order to be awarded an Honors designation, students must earn a 3.5 GPA in General Honors and an overall GPA of 3.5 for University Honors. For Departmental Honors requirements, check with the individual department or come to the Honors Center. The progress of Honors students is reviewed each semester. The Honors Designations There are three Honors designations in the Honors Program: University Honors, Departmental Honors, and General Honors. • General Honors is available to students completing the requirements for an associate's degree and successfully completing 12 credit hours of Honors courses. • Departmental Honors is available to students majoring in departments with designated Departmental Honors options. Please see the major department's Honors requirements in the WSU Catalog or come to the Honors Center, Library 225. • Un ive rs ity Hono rs is available to: 1. students earning a bachelor's degree 2. students who have completed 24 hours of Honors courses and fulfilled the Honors Program core requirements (see University Honors Core Requirements below) Students entering the Honors Program as Freshmen or Sophomores usually elect to graduate with University Honors after completing their associate degree with General Honors. Students entering the Honors Program as Juniors or Seniors usually elect to graduate with Departmental Honors. Students may elect to graduate with only one of the three Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog