UTSA named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
UTSA student volunteers
UTSA student volunteers
Share this Story(Dec. 16, 2014) -- UTSA has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which highlights colleges and universities that show a clear commitment to community service and service-learning, while achieving meaningful and measurable outcomes in the communities they serve.
It is the fifth consecutive year that UTSA has been on the honor roll for general community services. Additionally, the university was recognized for the first time under the honor roll education category.
"The president's honor roll is a wonderful reaffirmation of the outstanding work that our students, faculty and staff do in the community," said Jude Valdez, UTSA vice president for community services. "Community engagement is at the very core of UTSA's mission, and it is nice to see our commitment recognized."
The general community service honor roll acknowledges UTSA's positive impact on individual community members, particularly from low-income areas.
UTSA submitted the following projects for consideration:
- Alternative Spring Break: Atlanta, Ga. -- Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion
- S.T.A.R. (Students Together Achieving Revitalization) -- College of Architecture, Construction and Planning
- UTSA United to Serve -- Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion
The education honor roll recognizes the following projects, which engaged UTSA students in service that addressed attendance and behavior issues and high school graduation rates, as well as college readiness and success:
- Inspire U Mentoring Program -- Office of P-20 Initiatives
- TRIO Upward Bound Animal Shelter Service Project -- TRIO Programs
- UTSA VOICES College Day -- Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service & Student Center for Community Engagement and Service
The application for the President's Honor Roll was a joint effort of the UTSA Office of P-20 Initiatives, the Center for Civic Engagement, and Volunteer Services in the Student Center for Community Engagement and Inclusion.
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North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
