Florida State University
Tier2-2: Community Service on Transcripts

The ServScript Program formally recognizes students' demonstrated commitment to community service. This commitment is documented through the description of students' community service hours on their official FSU academic transcript. Transcripts are student records of scholarly achievement; as such, the ServScript program has created guidelines to clarify and recognize community service of consistent quality. Three defining concepts serve as the basis for approved ServScript entries: 1.Community service is defined as an unpaid, non-punitive, intentional activity to benefit a community need. 2.Community is defined as the geographic or demographic setting, ranging from local to global contexts. 3.Need is defined as the civic actions necessary to solve current social problems. Needs are most commonly identified by the mission-based work of not-for-profit agencies, and by for-profit agencies seeking to end pain and suffering. The ServScript Program is designed to encourage students to contribute their skills and resources to serve others. Through informed service, students gain compassion for others and the challenges they face. Recognizing these challenges, and the power of individual action to effect change, students may develop a commitment to practice social responsibility throughout their lives.