Points of Engagement and Growth

1. Self- knowledge: Goals- awareness of interests, passions, skills, and values; understanding of beliefs and relationships to issues of power and privilege; recognizing oneself as embedded in relationships and community.
   
   Demonstrations:
   1. Completion of at least 25 hours of direct service.
   2. Participation in a group reflection activity.
   3. Individual reflection on how service impacts self-knowledge.
   Self Knowledge Reflection prompt:

   As you describe and reflect upon the service you’ve engaged in, discuss how it has helped you grow in relation to the goals of the first PEG (Point of Engagement and Growth) of the Community Engagement Commitment—even though you may still be completing the 25 hours for this PEG.  The goals of PEG 1 are awareness of interests, passions, skills and values; understanding of held beliefs and personal relationship to issues of power and privilege; sense of self as embedded in relationships and within a community context.

   
2. Understanding of complex issues: Goals- identification of root causes; recognition of the interconnectedness of issues; awareness of systemic inequities in social justice issues.
   
   Demonstrations:
   1. Participation in workshop/academic course focusing on the exploration of issues and root causes.
   2. Completion of at least 25 hours of engagement in one issue area including the application of knowledge through community action.
   3. Reflection focused on one issue, addressing root causes and connections.
   Understanding of Complex Issues Reflection Prompt:

   Considering your PEG 2 experience, please demonstrate your understanding of root causes contributing to your issue, how your issue connects to other issues, and inequalities in the social systems that contribute to your issue.  
   
3. Capacity for leadership: Goals- initiating engagement in the community; critical thinking and ethical reasoning; analysis of community systems; communication strategies; working collaboratively across cultures; valuing diverse perspectives.
   
   Demonstrations:
   1. Self-initiated participation in sustainable solutions including working with one partner organization and fostering a deep commitment to an issue.
   2. Creation of pre- and post- plan, including documented results related to building capacity for both the student and the partner.
   3. Reflection and community sharing outlining impact of service on agency, community, and/or issue.
   Capacity for leadership Reflection Prompt:
   

   Considering your PEG 3 experience, please share your capacity for leadership, highlighting your ability to think critically, understanding of community systems, communication skills, and ability to collaborate across cultures and/or differences.

   
4. Commitment to community engagement: Motivation to be informed on public issues; sense of responsibility to participate in local and global communities; appreciation for the opportunity to learn from others within the community.
   
   Demonstrations:
   1. Attend workshop or panel on sustainable community engagement.
   2. Create a plan for service engagement after graduation including a reflection on your growth in the previous points of engagement and growth .
   Commitment to Community Engagement Reflection Prompt:

   Considering the experiences you have engaged in as a part of your Community Engagement Commitment, please share what you have learned about yourself, what you have learned about engaging with an issue, how you have made an impact in a community and how you intend to continue your community engagement following graduation.