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June 21, 2004
From Idea to Reality
The Civic Honors Project is very proud to see an official Graduation with Civic Honors program coming into existence at Johnson County Community College. (JCCC) What exactly is going on at Johnson County Community College? Well a new Graduation with Civic Honors pilot program for students graduating May 2005 has the green light and is officially in the catalog of courses. If you know anything about academia, then you know that being in the course catalog is the most official stamp of approval.
JCCC academic Support Services wrote in the Catalog of Courses Fall 2004, official college, Student Handbook section for Services and Activities for Students that a new Academic Support Service is now available. “Civic Honors Program - The civic honors program combines coursework, training, organizational activities, community service and reflection. Students who meet the qualifications will be able to graduate with civic honors, recognizing their efforts and achievements within the community. Civic Honors students will receive special recognition at the commencement ceremony. Refer to the Service Learning website at http://www.jccc.net/home/depts.php/3317.” The Graduation with Civic Honors program is pat of a new strategy to encourage civic engagement and provide benefits to students.
A glossy pamphlet published by JCCC says, “JCCC’s Civic Honors Award Program at JCCC, community is more than just part of our name. It reflects our commitment to community service. During the 2004-2005 school year, Johnson County Community College will be piloting a new program, Civic Honors Award. Students who meet the qualifications will be able to graduate with civic honors, recognizing their efforts and achievements within the community. Civic Honors Awards students will receive special recognition at the commencement ceremony in May 2005.” The Civic Honors program is putting together an evaluation of the requirements being used by JCCC, which should be completed shortly.
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