Congratulations, ECP Fall 2024 Graduates!
12/11/2024.
BATON ROUGE 鈥� The Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership (CCELL), in conjunction with 海角社区 Campus Life, is pleased to announce that six seniors will graduate with the Engaged Citizen distinction for Fall 2024.
Six graduates will receive Engaged Citizen Program medals in Fall 2024. Our seniors represent four 海角社区 senior colleges and one is a member of the Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College.Photo Credit: Alison Paz, 海角社区 Campus Life
Collectively, the Fall 2024 graduates have earned 58 service-learning credit hours
and have volunteered approximately 667 hours across their local communities during
their academic tenure at 海角社区. Some of this cohort鈥檚 volunteer opportunities include
working with campus entities such as the 海角社区 Food Pantry, College of Engineering Society of Peer Mentors, and Geaux BIG Baton Rouge.
Their individual engagement efforts also extend off-campus with organizations such
as local East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank,
Magnolia Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, and the Children鈥檚 Hospital in New Orleans,
La.
鈥淭hese six students have gone above and beyond what is required to earn the Engaged
Citizen medal. They put in extra academic and service hours, benefiting local communities
and whatever places life takes these young professionals, post-海角社区,鈥� CCELL director
Dr. Sarah Becker said.
CCELL and 海角社区 Campus Life established the Engaged Citizen Program to support and recognize
the accomplishments of undergraduate students who engage significantly with their
communities to address critical community needs. Any undergraduate student can apply
to be a part of the program.
鈥淭hese individuals have exhibited leadership skills and have made a significant impact
not only in Baton Rouge but also in other areas. I am eager to see how these exceptional
individuals will continue to create a positive impact in the world as alumni of 海角社区,鈥�
said Josh Finch, Director of Campus Life.
Our seniors represent four senior colleges, and one student is also a Roger Hadfield
Ogden Honors College graduate.
The Fall 2024 Engaged Citizens are:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Raina Washington, Environmental Management Systems, Marietta, Ga.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Avery Olinde, Biological Engineering, Walker, La.
Ricki Pierce, Biological Engineering, Marrero, La.
College of HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES
Kaitlyn Pinegar, Psychology, Baton Rouge, La.
Sydney Whitfield, International Studies, Charlotte, Nc., Honors College
COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Alyssa Clement, Child and Family Studies, Zachary, La.
To earn this distinction, the students must meet the high standards of the Engaged
Citizen Program. Requirements for the semester鈥檚 cohort include completing a minimum
of seven credit hours of service-learning designated coursework, a minimum of 100
hours of community service with approved organizations, and a reflective paper.
Visit www.lsu.edu/engagedcitizens for more information about the program.
CCELL fosters the scholarship of community engagement by integrating teaching, research, and service that emphasize civic responsibility and social accountability. For more information about service-learning at 海角社区, visit CCELL鈥檚 website at .
Campus Life works closely with more than 400 student organizations, countless student organization leaders and advisors, and is home to some of 海角社区's biggest traditions. The department's mission is to enhance student learning through innovative initiatives focused on the tenets of involvement, leadership, and service that enrich the 海角社区 experience. Campus Life serves a student population and strives to make 海角社区 an increasingly vibrant campus community.
Media note: Please contact Taylor Armer (tarmer@lsu.edu) for headshots.