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We help faculty revise or build CEL courses that link academic outcomes with community impact. Support includes:Ìý

• Aligning CEL components with course objectives and CEL Student-Based Learning Outcomes (SBLOs)Ìý

• Sample learning outcomes, course descriptions, and CEL grading frameworksÌý

• Structuring course content to meet the 33% grading requirementÌý

• Integrating reflection, partner engagement, and deliverables throughout the termÌý

To ensure community reciprocity and relevance, we support faculty in:Ìý

• Identifying community-defined priorities across the Denver metro areaÌý

• Connecting course themes to topics like health equity, environmental justice, housing access, and moreÌý

• Learning about the assets and strengths of local communitiesÌý

Strong CEL courses are built on . We support faculty in:Ìý

• Identifying and vetting potential partnersÌý

• Facilitating introductions and defining partnership goalsÌý

• Creating Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or informal collaboration agreementsÌý

• Planning for sustainable, evolving collaborations over timeÌý

We offer in-class and digital tools to help students approach CEL with humility and professionalism:Ìý

• Guest presentations (virtual or in-person) to introduce CEL concepts and expectationsÌý

• Materials on cultural humility, ethical engagement, and professional communicationÌý

Depending on your course model (direct service, group project, advocacy, etc.), we offer tools for managing participation:Ìý

• Engagement logs and milestone templatesÌý

• Volunteer Hub reports to track hours (when applicable)Ìý

• Integration of reflection assignments as both engagement and learning verificationÌý

Reflection is core to CEL and essential for connecting theory with experience. We support:Ìý

• Designing reflection prompts and rubricsÌý

• Facilitating classroom debriefs or online reflection journalsÌý

• Using the P.A.R.E. model (Preparation, Action, Reflection, Evaluation)Ìý

• Connecting reflection to students’ personal development and course contentÌý

To help faculty improve their CEL practice and document impact, we offer:Ìý

• Grading rubrics aligned with CEL outcomesÌý

• Surveys and feedback tools for students and partnersÌý

• Support linking CEL to your teaching portfolio, annual review, or tenure documentsÌý

CEL helps students build career-readiness skills while making an impact—and we help faculty highlight that value.Ìý

• Connect CEL experiences to Career Readiness Competencies (e.g., teamwork, leadership, communication, equity & inclusion)Ìý

• Integrate reflection prompts that surface transferable skillsÌý

• Partner with the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub for internships, job exploration, or alumni career panels linked to CEL themesÌý

• Equip students to articulate CEL in resumes, cover letters, and interviewsÌý

Faculty Support: We also help faculty link CEL to applied research, community-based scholarship, and funding opportunities that advance both student and professional goals.Ìý