Awards & Recognition

Previously known as the Newman Civic Fellow, this honor is awarded to one student each year who exemplifies a passion and dedication to service-learning and civic engagement.  Students should also have evidence of a willingness and internal motivation to create social change.  Supported by the president of the university and facilitated by the Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement, a student receiving this honor will serve as a role model for others while also having opportunities to take advantage of deeper level growth and development opportunities on a larger-than-regional scale.  Learn more about our current and past Eagle Civic Fellows here: https://compact.org/newman-civic-fellow/autumn-crosley/ 

 

Deadline:  The deadline to apply is the second Friday of classes in each spring semester.  All materials must be received by that date to be considered.  

 

 

The Excellence In Civic Engagement Award is a highly competitive honor available to a maximum of ten graduating seniors each semester (fall, spring, and summer).  In addition to recognition, this award also comes with a certificate and a special stole to wear during graduation.  Although there is a minimum number of service-learning hours required to be considered, this award is much more about the impact of a student’s service-learning experiences on their own growth, development, and career preparation, as well as their impact on specific social issues in the community.  Students are strongly encouraged to review the evaluation rubric for this award prior to completing and submitting their applications.  See past recipients linked below as prime examples of the amazing work that has landed previous students this high honor.  

 

The minimum number of hours required to apply for this award is dependent on a student’s required number of service-learning hours.  

• For students required to complete 40 service-learning hours, the minimum number of service-learning hours needed to be considered for this award is 200.  
• For students required to complete 80 service-learning hours, the minimum number of service-learning hours needed to be considered for this award is 400.

Deadline:  The deadline to apply is three weeks prior to the last Tuesday of classes each semester.  All materials must be received (and all service-learning hours tracked and verified in Eagle Service Network) by that date to be considered.  

 

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Sample Rubric

 

Past recipients 

Do you have a specific vision about how the world could be a better place?  If so, this program is for you! 

The Active Citizen Program is an opportunity for students who have big ideas about creating positive change in the world and could benefit from some guidance and support to make it happen.  Maybe you started a community project in class and don’t want to see it end when the semester closes.  Or, maybe you have had an idea that you know would change the community for the better but you don’t know how to make it happen.  No matter your story, apply to this program today to get the support and resources you need to make your idea a reality.    

 

Deadline:  Applications accepted on a rolling basis.  

 

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Nominate A Student

Earning a bachelor’s degree is no small feat! So we take every opportunity to celebrate each step completed toward that end goal. 

 

Soaring With Service is an event that honors students who have completed their service-learning graduation requirement and are now one step closer to earning their degree.  In fact, all FGCU students who have completed their service-learning requirement are awarded a special shirt to wear proudly around campus.  Service With Service has both virtual and in-person components that help showcase the amazing work our students have done in the community.  Event attendees can also enjoy activities that enhance the service-learning experience while connecting with future opportunities to serve.  This event takes place during the second month of fall and spring semesters. 

 

Virtual components of past Soaring With Service events can be viewed here.    

Taking place each April, Community Engagement Day is an opportunity for FGCU students to showcase the amazing service-learning projects they engaged in and the impact they had over the past academic year.  Because this event aims to highlight and honor the most outstanding projects each year, students must be selected to participate.  Students may apply as individuals, as part of a Registered Student Organization, or as a selected group from a service-learning class.  Once selected to present, students are able to compete at the event for one of the awards available each year.  

 

Deadlines:

Individuals and Registered Student Organizations:  Monday, March 15, 2021

Selected Group from a Class:  Friday, April 9th, 2021      

 

Students Apply Today

 

Faculty Apply today

 

Event Awards and Evaluation Rubric

Beginning in April 2021, Community Engagement Day became part of Eagle X.  This campus wide event serves as a convention that showcases the exceptional experiences of FGCU student leaders across campus. Participants have the opportunity to explore a variety of informative presentations on areas such as; student research, service-learning, internships, and leadership. Through this dynamic experience, student scholars and leaders demonstrate their skills and innovation toward making a positive impact on FGCU and beyond. 
Breakouts include:

 

Community Engagement Day @ Eagle X

Internship Summit @ Eagle X

Leadership Showcase @ Eagle X

Research Day @ Eagle X 

 

Note:  Each breakout has its own unique application process.