| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.21 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Florida State University
Tier2-2: Community Service on Transcripts
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Elizabeth
Swiman Director of Campus Sustainability Facilities |
Does the institution include community service achievements on student transcripts?:
A brief description of the practice:
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.
The website URL where information about the practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.