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Internship: Center for Civic Engagement

My passion for service-learning continues to grow especially after serving multiple internships with the Center for Civic Engagement. I wanted to get a better understanding of how CCE functions throughout an academic cycle and was abe to accomplish that by serving in multiple internships. I learned a lot about creating a program from scratch (OSU's policy on implementing international service projects), continuing a well-known program (Hunger and Homelessness Action Week), and supporting all the days of services in between (Alternative Break, MLK Day of Service, Trick of Treat for Canned foods, etc.). Being able to connect and learn with others from all identities was something I was particularly excited about. I believe having hands-on experience outside of the classroom where students can engage with each other and reflect on their service creates an opportunity for learning new knowledge that will stick. Our work does not end today, together we can continue to educate and give back to our community.

Connection to Competencies:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the range, scope, and roles of different functional areas within higher education
  • Understand systems of privilege and oppression and the impact of these on institutional systems or organizations
  • Identify goals, trends, and key issues related to the future of the student affairs profession
  • Identify legal issues that impact higher education, field of student affairs, institutional policy and the student experience
  • Identify and evaluate leadership styles, including one’s own, in various settings 
  • Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and lead in meetings and on projects or other tasks 
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively and appropriately with constituents both internal and external to the institution, considerate of cultural and linguistic diversity 
  • Synthesize fiscal information, including budget constraints and resources allocation
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in changing circumstances, employing decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Understand the impact of student identity, cultural heritage, and institutional and societal systems (including power and privilege), on identity development, personal growth, individual perspectives, and students’ experiences
  • Recognize various dimensions of identity and the intersectionality of those dimensions in the lives and learning experiences of students
  • Analyze and apply concepts and theories of student and human development to enhance work with students
  • Utilize research and assessment data to identify needs and establish learning outcomes for the development of programs and services
  • Design and implement assessment tools and interpret data to inform future programs
  • Apply knowledge of diverse audiences in the development, communication, delivery, and assessment of programs, curricula, and services
  • Define professional development needs and interests for continued growth including opportunities for future contributions to the body of knowledge
  • Identify one’s professional values and ethics
  • ​Describe how one’s own worldview impacts values and assumptions when working with others

In Hindsight...

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