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www.slcc.edu/thaynecenter
at Salt Lake Community College
Thayne Center forService&Learning
Our Vision & Mission
The Vision & Mission of Our Programsrevised summer/fall 2010
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Our VisionThe Thayne Center envisions a world in which peoples
basic needs are met and in which the values of equalityand social justice are realized. We believe institutions of
higher education have a responsibility to cultivate an
engaged citizenry. We are therefore dedicated to
empowering our students and faculty to realize they
have the knowledge and skills to affect positive
change in their community.
Our MissionTo this end, the mission of the Thayne Center is to
establish capacity-building relationships with
community organizations, facilitate service-learning
development opportunities for faculty, and coordinate
service leadership programs for students who are outto change the world. We accomplish our mission by
managing the following programs:
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Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
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VISION | Alternative Spring BreakAlternative Spring Break trips are affordable, available,
and accessible for every SLCC student who wants to
be immersed in an intensive volunteer and travel
experience. All participants come home inspired and
empowered to continue making a difference.
MISSION | Alternative Spring BreakAlternative Spring Break is a drug- and alcohol-free
volunteer immersion program. Through transformative
action, education, and critical reflection, participants
address important social issues while traveling and
exploring the culture and history of the area in which
they serve.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | linnie.spor@slcc.edu or 801.957.4881
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VISION | America ReadsThe America Reads program hires enough qualified
SLCC students to meet the literacy needs of our
community partner elementary schools. SLCC
students have a rewarding, community-based option
through which to earn their federal work-study award.
MISSION | America ReadsAmerica Reads was established as a national literacy
tutoring program in 1993. We provide training and a
high-quality mentoring experience, enriching learning
opportunities for both SLCC students and elementary
school students.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | lynne.mccue-hamilton@slcc.edu or 801.957.4669
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VISION | AmeriCorps Education AwardsSalt Lake Community College has the capacity to
provide AmeriCorps Education Awards to every
student that qualifies and desires to be a member.
MISSION | AmeriCorps Education AwardsAmeriCorps is a federal program, often referred to as
the domestic Peace Corps. The program financially
rewards qualifying students who volunteer, perform
clinicals or fieldwork at nonprofit organizations, or serve
as an America Reads tutor.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | lynne.mccue-hamilton@slcc.edu or 801.957.4669
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VISION | AmeriCorps VISTAAll partnerships between the Thayne Center
and nonprofits in our community are formalized.These formal partnerships improve communication
and efficiency, helping faculty and students make a
positive difference in our community.
MISSION | AmeriCorps VISTAEstablished in 1965, AmeriCorps VISTA is a federal
program designed specifically to fight poverty. Our VISTA
program strengthens, formalizes, and advocates for
campus-community partnerships that address issues of
social justice. With passion and a respect for diversity,
we conduct site visits, needs assessments, and
research to the end of creating reciprocal partnerships.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | thaynecenter@slcc.edu or 801.957.4674
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VISION | Civically Engaged ScholarsThe Civically Engaged Scholar program graduates with
honors any SLCC student who commits to take her/
his education beyond the classroom and volunteer
her/his time addressing community needs.
MISSION | Civically Engaged ScholarsStudents in the Civically Engaged Scholar program
receive formal education of social justice issues through
designated service-learning courses. They put their
education to work by serving in their community,
establishing a lifelong commitment to volunteering and
community engagement.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | linnie.spor@slcc.edu or 801.957.4881
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VISION | Service-LearningAcademic service-learning at SLCC is nationally
recognized for best practices in faculty development,
student engagement, and community partnerdevelopment. The program is fully institutionalized,
provides a supportive infrastructure, and facilitates
the involvement of all stakeholders in a collaborative
learning process.
MISSION | Service-LearningService-learning is an academic pedagogy, a hands-on
method of teaching and learning. Volunteer opportunities,
critical reflective thinking, and partnerships with nonprofit
organizations are integrated into academic coursework.
Through these partnerships, students and nonprofits
address both course learning outcomes and issues facing
our community. Faculty involved in our service-learning
program receive training and technical assistance, as well
as structured opportunities for networking and professional development.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | lisa.walz@slcc.edu or 801.957.4688
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VISION | SLICE: Student Leaders in Civic EngagementSLICE members work toward a more just and
democratic society, seeking an end to the social
problems we face. These students become leaders
among their SLCC peers, raising awareness and
inspiring actions that address community needs.
MISSION | SLICE: Student Leaders in Civic EngagementThrough structured training and guided practice, SLICE
members develop the strong leadership skills necessary
to bring about social change. These skills empower them
to raise awareness, inspire others to become engaged,
and become agents of change.
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Thayne Center for
Service & Learningat Salt Lake Community College
CONTACT | linnie.spor@slcc.edu or 801.957.4881
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CommunityPartnersCreating a relationship with the Thayne Center
for Service & Learning at SLCC
Site Visit + Partnership Assessment
To schedule, call 801.957.4674
Our AmeriCorps VISTA program seeks to
establish more formalized partnerships, using
an annual Community Partnership Agreement.
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The Exchange: Project Clearinghouse
Online service-learning database
http://thaynecenter.slpro.net
Forgot your log-in info, or need to set up an
account? Call 801.957.4674
Service-Learning Courses
Students volunteer work is tied
directly to course learning outcomes
Lisa Walz, Service-Learning Coordinator
lisa.walz@slcc.edu or 801.957.4688
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