Suggested Assignment: Community & Civic Engagement Reflection (Option1)
Assignment Prompt
Civic and community engagement can take many forms, including voting, participating in community events, engaging in dialogue, or building relationships with individuals from a different community.
As part of this assignment, you will attend at least one community or civic engagement event (in-person or virtual). Students are encouraged to identify events through UMBengaged. Link to sign into UMBengaged here: https://umaryland.campusgroups.com/
After attending the event, reflect on your experience by responding to the following:
- What event did you attend, and what was its purpose?
- What did you observe or learn about the community, issue, or topic discussed?
- How did the experience shape or challenge your understanding of civic and community engagement?
- What role do you see yourself playing in your community moving forward?
- How does this experience connect to your academic, professional, or personal goals?
Submission Guidelines (Editable by Faculty)
- Length: 1–2 pages (or equivalent format)
- Format: Written reflection or alternative format (e.g., discussion post, audio/video reflection)
Suggested Assignment: Community & Civic Engagement Reflection (Option2)
Assignment Prompt
Engaging in your community and in civic life can take many forms, from voting and staying informed to participating in local events or building relationships with community members.
Reflect on your understanding of civic and community engagement by responding to the following:
- What does “civic and community engagement” mean to you at this point in the semester?
- Describe one way you have engaged, or could realistically engage, with your community (on campus or in Baltimore/your current location).
- What did you learn from this experience about the community and your role within it?
- How does community engagement connect to your academic, professional, or personal goals?
Submission Guidelines (Editable by Faculty)
- Length: 1–2 pages (or equivalent format)
- Format: Written reflection or alternative format (e.g., discussion post, audio/video reflection)
Optional Extension:
Students may attend a community event, visit the Community Engagement Center (CEC), or participate in a civic activity and incorporate that experience into their reflection.
Disclaimer on Civic Engagement Assignments and Voting
Faculty are reminded that students may not receive extra credit or academic incentives for voting, registering to vote, or providing proof of voting (e.g., displaying an “I Voted” sticker or similar documentation).
The purpose of the assignments outlined on this page is to support thoughtful reflection on civic and/or community engagement, broadly defined. Students are encouraged to engage in and critically reflect on any civic, community-based, or public service activity of their choosing. UMB's priority is on the students' experience, thoughtful reflection, and learning.
