| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.27 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
EN-13: Community Service
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.99 / 5.00 |
Amy
Lloyd Student Services Coordinator Student Affairs |
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Part 1. Percentage of students participating in community service
Yes
Total number of students:
6,573
Number of students engaged in community service:
1,218
Percentage of students engaged in community service:
18.53
Part 2. Community service hours per student
Yes
Total number of student community service hours contributed annually:
33,698
Number of annual community service hours contributed per student:
5.13
Part 3. Employee community service program
No
A brief description of the institution’s program to support employee volunteering:
While not formally tracked, staff are encouraged to participate in community service organizations (Lions, Rotary, etc.). Many staff serve on boards, committees, and organizations throughout the community and region. Release time is available to attend meetings as needed.
Several university service activities are sponsored each year where employees are encouraged to participate. Supervisors are encouraged to make accommodations so employees can participate either during or outside of work hours while still receiving pay. A recent event was a large event to make and prepare several hundred bag lunches for distribution in the Twin Cities. Another annual event is the Don't Throw It, Donate It program facilitated at the end of the academic year. Employees assist with collections as well as sorting and inventory of all collections that are then donated. Employees also regularly participate in annual fall and spring campus cleanup days.
Several university service activities are sponsored each year where employees are encouraged to participate. Supervisors are encouraged to make accommodations so employees can participate either during or outside of work hours while still receiving pay. A recent event was a large event to make and prepare several hundred bag lunches for distribution in the Twin Cities. Another annual event is the Don't Throw It, Donate It program facilitated at the end of the academic year. Employees assist with collections as well as sorting and inventory of all collections that are then donated. Employees also regularly participate in annual fall and spring campus cleanup days.
Does the institution track the number of employee community service hours contributed through programs it sponsors?:
No
Total number of employee community service hours contributed annually through programs sponsored by the institution:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Our campus does not have a centralized office that supports service/service-learning. Through the Office of Student Involvement, we offer service programs and promote community service events, but we do not formally track the service participants/hours.
Other Service Programs Sponsored by Student Life (Fall Food Drive, Don’t Throw it, Donate it!, Blood Drive, etc.): 525 participants = 4,469 total volunteer hours
Greek Community (philanthropy): 230 participants = 4,600 total volunteer hours
Student Support Services: 100 participants = 800 total volunteer hours
Clubs/Orgs on campus: 130 participants = 550 total volunteer hours
Residence Life: 75 participants = 500 total volunteer hours
Athletic Teams/Student Athletic Advisory Committee: 375 = 1,449 total volunteer hours
Honors Program Students have to do 135 hours over the course of their 4 years. As it is not tracked by year, we always use the number of graduates in a calendar year four our total to maintain consistency. 158 graduates = 21,330 total volunteer hours.
The total volunteer hours come from either groups that are required to do a minimum amount of community service or they self-report through the student organization end of semester surveys.
Other Service Programs Sponsored by Student Life (Fall Food Drive, Don’t Throw it, Donate it!, Blood Drive, etc.): 525 participants = 4,469 total volunteer hours
Greek Community (philanthropy): 230 participants = 4,600 total volunteer hours
Student Support Services: 100 participants = 800 total volunteer hours
Clubs/Orgs on campus: 130 participants = 550 total volunteer hours
Residence Life: 75 participants = 500 total volunteer hours
Athletic Teams/Student Athletic Advisory Committee: 375 = 1,449 total volunteer hours
Honors Program Students have to do 135 hours over the course of their 4 years. As it is not tracked by year, we always use the number of graduates in a calendar year four our total to maintain consistency. 158 graduates = 21,330 total volunteer hours.
The total volunteer hours come from either groups that are required to do a minimum amount of community service or they self-report through the student organization end of semester surveys.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.