| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.68 |
| Liaison | Tara Pike |
| Submission Date | Dec. 18, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nevada Las Vegas
EN-12: Community Service
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.27 / 5.00 |
Tara
Pike Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Rebel Recycling Program/FMA |
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Number of students engaged in community service:
11,281
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Total number of students :
28,203
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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (community service hours)?:
Yes
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Total number of student community service hours contributed during a one-year period:
18,732
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Does the institution include community service achievements on student transcripts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the practice of including community service on transcripts, if applicable:
Depending on student's major, community service may be placed on transcript as official elective credit toward graduation.
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Does the institution provide incentives for employees to participate in community service (on- or off-campus)?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s employee community service initiatives:
UNLV offers students several ways to give back to the community. Below are the projects that are coordinated by Rebel Service Council. All of the projects are open to UNLV students, faculty, and staff. Beyond these projects there are numerous opportunities to volunteer in our community. Check out the service project calendar link on the right side of this page.
Volunteer Opportunties
Alternative Spring Break (ASB)
Delivering and Serving Hope (DASH)
Make a Difference Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Special Projects
Youth
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The website URL where information about the institution’s community service initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The Office of Civic Engagement & Diversity (OCED) periodically conducts assessments of the student body to gauge participation in community service. Through large and random samples, we know that approximately 40% of students participate in community service.
In addition, UNLV was named to the 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Honor Roll recognizes higher education institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities.
Our selection to the Honor Roll is recognition from the highest levels of the federal government of our commitment to service and civic engagement on our campus and in our nation. UNLV has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in 2010, 2009, and 2007.
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.