Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs 53 Community engaged learning therefore is defined as an activity that involves a collaborative, reciprocal relationship with the community that prepares our students, faculty, staff and alumni to be engaged citizens, strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility by addressing community Community engaged learning can be facilitated through: service, democratic engagement and community research. Service experiences often involve working directly with community residents to meet an immediate need. Examples of service include, but are not limited to: volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter, using academic knowledge to develop an electronic food-monitoring database for a food pantry, serving as a mentor or tutor in a local school or youth development program, cleaning up the banks of the Ogden River, or coaching a city youth sport. Democratic engagement experiences often involve raising awareness about issues of public concern and working more systematically through both political and non-political processes to create change. Examples of democratic engagement include, but are not limited to: attending organized discussions about pollution; community organizing; writing a letter to an elected official; engaging others in the process of deliberative democracy; or producing information about community issues. Community research experiences often involve gathering information with and for community organizations to solve a pressing community problem or create change. Examples of community research include, but are not limited to: community needs assessment survey; water quality or scientific assessment; or program evaluation for non-profit organizations. 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 Director: Judy Elsley (801) 626-6186 Student Advisor: Marilyn Diamond (801) 626-7336 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. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog