Track Your Impact!
Whether you are participating in service for enjoyment, as a part of an organization requirement, or to just give back to others, we want to know about it! Your volunteer hours are a record of your dedication and commitment to meeting legitimate local and national community priorities. Additionally, your service hours can assist the organization and the university, respectfully, in their quest for grant funding.
Through TRACK YOUR IMPACT your volunteer efforts can be recognized on the local and national level. Students who acquire 50 or 100 hours of eligible service within a 12 month time period can apply to receive the appropriate award(s). To ensure recognition in April, National Volunteer Month, student hours must span from February 17, 2024 to February 17, 2025. Hours must be approved in Eagle Engage.
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Recognition Levels
Local Recognition
Your impact can be recognized on the local level with a certificate and various swag items. Students who are eligible for the Georgia Southern President’s Volunteer Service Award are encouraged to apply for the U.S. President’s Service Award.
50 Hours of Service Award
- Sticker
- Certificate
- Invitation to Award Reception
GS President’s Service Award
- 100 Hour Sticker
- Letter & Certificate from GS President
- Invitation to Award Reception
- Mystery Swag Item
National Recognition
Your impact can be recognized on the national level with a certificate and letter from the President of the United States of America. During the summer of 2019 the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement became a certified organization that can distribute the President’s Volunteer Service Award to volunteers who meet the . Students who meet qualifications for the President’s Volunteer Service Award will automatically receive the Georgia Southern President’s Volunteer Service Award.
US President’s Service Award
- 100 hour Sticker
- Letter & Certificate from U.S. President
- Invitation to Award Reception
- Press Release sent to hometown newspaper
- Mystery Swag Item
Earn Badges and Certificates
As we seek to empower students to become dynamic leaders committed to making a positive impact in their communities, we are excited to provide the opportunity for students to earn certificates in three different areas. Join us for a transformative educational experience that goes beyond traditional boundaries, providing you with the tools to be a leader in your community and a force for positive change. If you are ready to take the next step in your journey explore our certificates and discover the endless possibilities that await you. Explore our certificate programs designed to enhance your competencies and deepen your engagement with the world around you.
Learn About the Service Badge Programs
Museum of Service
The Office of Leadership and Community Engagement is excited to to recognize the simultaneous impact of our various communities while advancing our commitment to service.
Celebrate Service With Us
OLCE Staff Recognition
June
Jodi Kennedy was recognized with the James E. Scott Outstanding Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award by NASPA Region III.
April
Dr. John Banter has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Association of Leadership Educators (ALE), which is a national organization for those who teach, coach, and program within the field of leadership. Dr. Banter will serve a two-year term.
January
Dr. Urkovia Andrews was recognized as the recipient of the Nadinne Cruz Community Engagement Professional award. Awarded by Campus Compact, the award celebrates ethical leadership and advocacy demonstrated by community engagement professionals.
July
Dr. John Banter was recognized by the Association of Leadership Education (ALE) with the Robin Orr Outstanding Leadership Practitioner Award. The award recognizes a distinguished practitioner for their significant accomplishments and contributions to leadership education and related fields.
June
Jodi Kennedy was recognized by the Division of Student Affairs’ Professional Engagement Committee with the Big Cheese Award for someone who shows exemplary leadership.
April
Dr. Urkovia Andrews was recognized with a University Award of Excellence for Collaboration. The Collaboration Award recognizes and promotes those who are dedicated to service to their departments, students, faculty, other departments on campus and the surrounding community through communication, innovation, integrity and inclusion.
Dr. John Banter was recognized with a University Award of Excellence for Teaching. The Teaching Award acknowledges those that improve student learning and prepare students to compete in the global marketplace.
Jodi Kennedy was recognized with a University Award of Excellence for the Team Award, recognizing the Commencement Work Group.