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at Salt Lake Community College

Thayne Center forService&Learning

Our Vision & Mission

The Vision & Mission of Our Programsrevised summer/fall 2010
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Our VisionThe Thayne Center envisions a world in which peoples

basic needs are met and in which the values of equalityand social justice are realized. We believe institutions of

higher education have a responsibility to cultivate an

engaged citizenry. We are therefore dedicated to

empowering our students and faculty to realize they

have the knowledge and skills to affect positive

change in their community.

Our MissionTo this end, the mission of the Thayne Center is to

establish capacity-building relationships with

community organizations, facilitate service-learning

development opportunities for faculty, and coordinate

service leadership programs for students who are outto change the world. We accomplish our mission by

managing the following programs:


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VISION | Alternative Spring BreakAlternative Spring Break trips are affordable, available,

and accessible for every SLCC student who wants to

be immersed in an intensive volunteer and travel

experience. All participants come home inspired and

empowered to continue making a difference.

MISSION | Alternative Spring BreakAlternative Spring Break is a drug- and alcohol-free

volunteer immersion program. Through transformative

action, education, and critical reflection, participants

address important social issues while traveling and

exploring the culture and history of the area in which

they serve.


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VISION | America ReadsThe America Reads program hires enough qualified

SLCC students to meet the literacy needs of our

community partner elementary schools. SLCC

students have a rewarding, community-based option

through which to earn their federal work-study award.

MISSION | America ReadsAmerica Reads was established as a national literacy

tutoring program in 1993. We provide training and a

high-quality mentoring experience, enriching learning

opportunities for both SLCC students and elementary

school students.


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VISION | AmeriCorps Education AwardsSalt Lake Community College has the capacity to

provide AmeriCorps Education Awards to every

student that qualifies and desires to be a member.

MISSION | AmeriCorps Education AwardsAmeriCorps is a federal program, often referred to as

the domestic Peace Corps. The program financially

rewards qualifying students who volunteer, perform

clinicals or fieldwork at nonprofit organizations, or serve

as an America Reads tutor.


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VISION | AmeriCorps VISTAAll partnerships between the Thayne Center

and nonprofits in our community are formalized.These formal partnerships improve communication

and efficiency, helping faculty and students make a

positive difference in our community.

MISSION | AmeriCorps VISTAEstablished in 1965, AmeriCorps VISTA is a federal

program designed specifically to fight poverty. Our VISTA

program strengthens, formalizes, and advocates for

campus-community partnerships that address issues of

social justice. With passion and a respect for diversity,

we conduct site visits, needs assessments, and

research to the end of creating reciprocal partnerships.


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VISION | Civically Engaged ScholarsThe Civically Engaged Scholar program graduates with

honors any SLCC student who commits to take her/

his education beyond the classroom and volunteer

her/his time addressing community needs.

MISSION | Civically Engaged ScholarsStudents in the Civically Engaged Scholar program

receive formal education of social justice issues through

designated service-learning courses. They put their

education to work by serving in their community,

establishing a lifelong commitment to volunteering and

community engagement.


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VISION | Service-LearningAcademic service-learning at SLCC is nationally

recognized for best practices in faculty development,

student engagement, and community partnerdevelopment. The program is fully institutionalized,

provides a supportive infrastructure, and facilitates

the involvement of all stakeholders in a collaborative

learning process.

MISSION | Service-LearningService-learning is an academic pedagogy, a hands-on

method of teaching and learning. Volunteer opportunities,

critical reflective thinking, and partnerships with nonprofit

organizations are integrated into academic coursework.

Through these partnerships, students and nonprofits

address both course learning outcomes and issues facing

our community. Faculty involved in our service-learning

program receive training and technical assistance, as well

as structured opportunities for networking and professional development.


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VISION | SLICE: Student Leaders in Civic EngagementSLICE members work toward a more just and

democratic society, seeking an end to the social

problems we face. These students become leaders

among their SLCC peers, raising awareness and

inspiring actions that address community needs.

MISSION | SLICE: Student Leaders in Civic EngagementThrough structured training and guided practice, SLICE

members develop the strong leadership skills necessary

to bring about social change. These skills empower them

to raise awareness, inspire others to become engaged,

and become agents of change.


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CommunityPartnersCreating a relationship with the Thayne Center

for Service & Learning at SLCC

Site Visit + Partnership Assessment

To schedule, call 801.957.4674

Our AmeriCorps VISTA program seeks to

establish more formalized partnerships, using

an annual Community Partnership Agreement.

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YouTube: Thayne Center SLCC

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Twitter: @thaynecenter

The Exchange: Project Clearinghouse

Online service-learning database

http://thaynecenter.slpro.net

Forgot your log-in info, or need to set up an

account? Call 801.957.4674

Service-Learning Courses

Students volunteer work is tied

directly to course learning outcomes

Lisa Walz, Service-Learning Coordinator

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