{"id":1407,"date":"2024-02-13T22:01:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T22:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/?p=1407"},"modified":"2024-04-03T18:06:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:06:21","slug":"call-for-nominations-2024-student-service-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/call-for-nominations-2024-student-service-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Student Nominations:  2024 Community Engagement in Education Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you know a student who has done outstanding work in their SL\/CE courses this semester?   Give them a chance to be recognized with an award at our 2024 Celebration of Community Engaged Education!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for event details and full nomination instructions for student awards.  For faculty\/staff and community partner award information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/emailuscupstateedu.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee-Intranet\/SitePages\/Service-Awards---Faculty-&amp;-Staff.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick-wide is-style-thick-wide--1\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>2024 Celebration of Community Engaged Education &#8211; <strong>Thursday, April 4, 3pm-5pm | Smith Boardroom | Health Education Complex<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite>Join us as we celebrate outstanding achievements in Community Engagement by our faculty, staff, students and community partners here at Upstate for the &#8217;23-&#8217;24 academic year.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick-wide is-style-thick-wide--2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Information and Nomination Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Application Deadline:  <strong>February 28, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each award includes a cash prize. Awards will be contingent on the quality of the application and available funds; therefore, some awards may be presented to multiple recipients, while other awards may not be presented. While preference is given to first\u2010time awardees, previous winners are encouraged to reapply, particularly with new project\/program developments. Outstanding applicants may be awarded in more than one category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For detailed information on eligibility, decision criteria, and the application process for each award, click on the award title below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send questions, comments, and suggested nominees to\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ServiceLearning<\/a><\/u><a href=\"mailto:ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu\"><u>@uscupstate.edu<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Underclassman Excellence in Community Engaged Education Leadership Award &#8211; $100<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Award Details (Click to Expand)<\/summary>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Amount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freshman or Sophomore standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolled student in good standing at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed at least one full semester (12 hours) at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned, or currently earning, an &#8220;B&#8221; or better in at least one designated SL, SE, or CE course at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-nominations are accepted pending support from at least one of your SL\/CE instructors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nomination Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Email<\/u><\/a><em>\u00a0a nomination statement with the student\u2019s name &amp; email address, the award you are nominating them for, and why they should be selected\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominees will be invited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> solicit an instructor\u2019s endorsement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list SL, SE, &amp; CE courses they have taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add their own reflective statement (~200 words)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Self\u2010nominations are welcome<\/em>; simply include the items listed above\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number and substance of SL\/CE courses taken (SL holds the most weight; CE the least)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive and sustained community impact connected to SL\/CE courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive, professional, and meaningful engagement with specific community partner(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated excellence in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/uploadedfiles\/files\/2021\/resources\/nace-career-readiness-competencies-revised-apr-2021.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><u>NACE competencies<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;AND in leading others into action both on and or off campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructor recommendation from the instructor of at least one SL\/CE course&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional GPA OR GPA in the preceding 6 months (applicant&#8217;s choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference given to first\u2010time awardees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Upperclassman Excellence in Community Engaged Education Leadership Award &#8211; $100<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Award Details (Click to Expand)<\/summary>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Amount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Junior or Senior standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolled student, in good standing, at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed at least two full semesters (24 hours) at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned, or currently earning, an &#8220;B&#8221; or better in at least one designated SL, SE, or CE course at USC Upstate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self\u2010nominations are accepted, pending support from at least one of your SL\/CE instructors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nomination Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><u><a href=\"mailto:ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email<\/a><\/u><em>\u00a0a nomination statement with the student\u2019s name &amp; email address, the award you are nominating them for, and why they should be selected\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominees will be invited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> solicit an instructor\u2019s endorsement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list SL, SE, &amp; CE courses they have taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add their own reflective statement (~200 words)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Self\u2010nominations are welcome<\/em>; simply include the items listed above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number and substance of SL\/CE courses taken (SL holds the most weight; CE the least)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive and sustained community impact connected to SL\/CE courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive, professional, and meaningful engagement with specific community partner(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated excellence in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/uploadedfiles\/files\/2021\/resources\/nace-career-readiness-competencies-revised-apr-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>NACE competencies<\/u><\/a>\u00a0AND in leading others into action both on and or off campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructor recommendation from the instructor of at least one SL\/CE course&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional GPA OR GPA in the preceding 6 months (applicant&#8217;s choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference given to first\u2010time awardees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Graduate Student Excellence in Community Engaged Education Leadership Award &#8211; $100<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Award Details (Click to Expand)<\/summary>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Amount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrolled student, in good standing, at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed at least two graduate course (6 hours) at USC Upstate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earned, or currently earning, an &#8220;B&#8221; or better in at least one designated SL, SE, or CE course at USC Upstate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self\u2010nominations are accepted, pending support from at least one of your SL\/CE instructors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nomination Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Email<\/u><\/a><em>\u00a0a nomination statement with the student\u2019s name &amp; email address, the award you are nominating them for, and why they should selected\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominees will be invited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> solicit an instructor\u2019s endorsement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list SL, SE, &amp; CE courses they have taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add their own reflective statement (~200 words)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Self\u2010nominations are welcome<\/em>; simply include the items listed above&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number and substance of SL\/CE courses taken (SL holds the most weight; CE the least)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive and sustained community impact connected to SL\/CE courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive, professional, and meaningful engagement with specific community partner(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated excellence in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/uploadedfiles\/files\/2021\/resources\/nace-career-readiness-competencies-revised-apr-2021.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><u>NACE competencies<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;AND in leading others into action both on and or off campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructor recommendation from the instructor of at least one SL\/CE course&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional GPA OR GPA in the preceding 6 months (applicant&#8217;s choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference given to first\u2010time awardees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Student Excellence in Community Engaged Research or Creative Project Award &#8211; $200<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Award Details (Click to Expand)<\/summary>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Award Amount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At least one published paper or exhibited creative work relating to community engaged professional activity. \u00a0done at USC Upstate (including Upstate Symposium Proceedings, Upstate Research Journal, and Persimmon Creek) or in another academic venue. Preference given for peer-reviewed or juried venues. Applicants are welcome to describe peer-review equivalencies for alternate venues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nomination Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ServiceLearning@uscupstate.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Email<\/u><\/a><em>\u00a0a nomination statement with the student\u2019s name &amp; email address, the award you are nominating them for, and why they should selected\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nominees will be invited to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> solicit an instructor\u2019s endorsement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>list SL, SE, &amp; CE courses they have taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>add their own reflective statement (~200 words)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Self\u2010nominations are welcome<\/em>; simply include the items listed above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decision Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Positive and sustained community impact in line with SL\/CE best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive, professional, and meaningful engagement with specific community partner(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institutional GPA OR GPA in the preceding 6 months (applicant&#8217;s choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preference given to first\u2010time awardees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This information can also be viewed on the Student Intranet page <a href=\"https:\/\/emailuscupstateedu.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Student-Intranet\/SitePages\/Service-Learning-Awards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a>  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Latest Posts<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/engage-upstate-spotlight-asl-interpreting\/\">Engage Upstate Spotlight: ASL Interpreting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/recapping-a-successful-fall-2025-engage-green-initiative\/\">Recapping a Successful Fall 2025 ENGAGE GREEN Initiative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/engage-upstate-spotlight-marketing-your-community\/\">Engage Upstate Spotlight: Marketing Your Community!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/spartanburg-certified-volunteer-program\/\">Register for the Spartanburg Certified Volunteer Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uscupstate.edu\/servicestories\/check-out-the-spring-2026-schedule-of-service-learning-courses\/\">Enroll in Spring 2026 Service-Learning Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know a student who has done outstanding work in their SL\/CE courses this semester? Give them a chance to be recognized with an award at our 2024 Celebration of Community Engaged Education! Read on for event details and full nomination instructions for student awards. For faculty\/staff and community partner award information, click here. 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