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Commitment to Service

The University of Michigan-Flint values students' contributions to the community through service learning and volunteerism. Each year, more than 750 students participate in university-sponsored service projects, providing at least 14,000 hours of service in the community. Many other students initiate their own service activities through schools, churches and nonprofit organizations.

Service projects offer valuable benefits to both the community and student participants. Critical community needs are met through the talents and energy of student volunteers. At the same time, service activities provide students with the opportunity to apply class material, develop an understanding of diversity, gain career experience, and make professional connections with local schools and community organizations.

Students who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to service deserve to be recognized for their efforts! Beginning in the 2001-02 academic year, students who have completed the following service requirements will receive recognition from the University of Michigan-Flint at graduation.

• Complete and document at least 300 hours of service.

Service activities should meet a recognized community need through a nonprofit agency, group, or school. Activities may include:

• Direct Service, such as tutoring, building homes or caring for the sick

• Indirect Service, such as fundraisers or public relations for a nonprofit

• Advocacy, such as lobbying or political development

• Community Organizing, such as voter registration drives or community gardens.

• Submit a two-page final reflective essay prior to graduation.

  Guidelines for the essay will be provided by the Center for Service Learning

  and School Partnerships.

For more details on how you can be recognized for your commitment to service, stop by the Center for Service Learning and School Partnerships, 444 French Hall.