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Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction

FIU students who excel in community service learning and civic engagement while maintaining a high academic standing will be eligible to receive special recognition at each Commencement starting this fall. At Commencement, these students will wear the Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction.

As part of its vision as a top urban public research University, FIU wants to be known for its "engagement with local communities." To fulfill its mission, FIU is committed to promoting public service. In addition, the preamble to the Student Code of Standards states that the University is dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through various means, including community service among students.

The Medallion of Distinction will recognize those students who represent active citizenship by promoting civic responsibility and by being involved in community service projects.

Eligibility Requirements

FIU undergraduate non-transfer degree-seeking students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for recognition:

• Earn a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Establish a Student Development Transcript with the Center for Leadership Development & Civic Responsibility
• Complete a total of 200 hours of community service and/or service-learning hours while an FIU Student, documented by the Student Development Transcript

FIU graduate students must meet the following criteria:

• Earn a GPA of 3.4 or above
• Establish a Student Development Transcript with the Center for Leadership Development & Civic Responsibility
• Complete a total of 100 hours or more of community and/or service-learning hours documented by the Student Development Transcript.

Undergraduate transfer students are required to meet the same criteria as those for graduate students except the GPA, which should be a minimum of 3.0.

Applications

Application forms for the Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction for Fall Commencement are now available in the Volunteer Action Center, GC 331 (University Park), and WUC 257 (Biscayne Bay Campus).

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, October 31, 2003. Faculty and staff should encourage students to submit applications before the deadline.

Applicants who meet all eligibility criteria, as stated above, will qualify for wearing the Medallion of Distinction during graduation. Their names will be printed in the Commencement program.

For further information, please contact:

Patricia (Patty) Temino <Patricia.Temino@fiu.edu>
Volunteer Action Center GC 331  305-348-2149

Dr. Beverly Dalrymple  <Beverly.Dalrymple@fiu.edu>
Center for Leadership Development & Civic Responsibility  GC 316  305-348-1402