Created in 2010, the Civic Engagement Scholars program, hosted by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL) and co-created with former CWRU President Barbara R. Snyder, promotes and recognizes meaningful student involvement in the community.
Program Goals
- To create an experiential learning program that promotes active citizenship, responsible engagement, and allows students to develop a deeper understanding of community issues and ways to create social change
- To foster connections between Case Western Reserve University students and their surrounding communities
- To create mutually beneficial opportunities for students to participate in meaningful civic engagement experiences with local agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations
- To recognize students who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to civic engagement
At the beginning of each academic year, students complete an enrollment form indicating that they would like to become a Civic Engagement Scholar. Throughout that academic year, they commit to completing civic engagement hours, while also engaging in community focused education, and submitting a final year-end written reflection.
2024-2025 Program Requirements
- Civic Engagement Activities: Choose to complete 25 or 45 civic engagement hours between August 5, 2024 and May 8, 2025 in alignment with the eligible activities.
- Education Programs: Participate in two total education programs before the end of the program in May.
- Reflection: Complete a year-end written reflection form that will be emailed to Scholars in April.
Both undergraduate and graduate students of all academic years and majors are eligible to become Civic Engagement Scholars, and many students elect to participate in the program multiple years. For more information contact Erin Corwin, exc390@case.edu with questions.
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 Scholars program is closed. Please check back Fall 2025 for the next academic year program.