UServeUtah College Community Engagement Council

The UServeUtah College Community Engagement Council (CCEC)  is an advisory board composed of students enrolled in higher education institutions throughout the state of Utah. The CCEC will be dedicated to fostering community engagement among their campus and communities.

2023-2024 College Community Engagement Council

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Heather Burr
Utah State University
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Anna Edler
Southern Utah University
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Christian El-Bakri
Southern Utah University
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Alaa Elsir
University of Utah
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Ta'Mariah Jenkins
Utah State University
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Makayla Larkins
University of Utah
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Brooklyn Mackay
USU Eastern
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Raina Steffan
Southern Utah University
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Cody Stewart
Brigham Young University
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Ruby Vejar
Weber State University

Join the College Community Engagement Council

Serve your campus and community while getting fellow young Utahns involved. During your time on this council you will be mentored by local leaders, delve into the Community Engagement Pathways, and plan an impactful project to address needs in your community. UServeUtah's staff and commission will support you as you gain experience and make a difference.
Apply for the 2024-2025 Council
Applications for the 2024-2024 council must be submitted by May 17, 2024.
As a council member you will:
  • Receive a $500 stipend;
  • Receive leadership training;
  • Receive mentoring from a member of Utah's Commission on Service & Volunteerism or a professional with experience in community engagement;
  • Provide outreach and advocacy for UServeUtah's community engagement initiatives;
  • Commit to approximately 5-8 hours per month from September 2024 through May 2025;
  • Plan a community engagement project addressing a local need.

Council Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and planning to reside in Utah for the duration of the 2024-25 academic year to complete the full term of service (September 2024 - May 2025). They must be enrolled in a Utah higher education institution and be in good standing at their school. Traditional, non-traditional, undergraduate, technical, and graduate students are all welcome to apply.

  • Time commitment of approximately 5 - 8 hours per month
  • Attend 3 out of 4 monthly virtual meetings and complete monthly assignments
  • Attend the Service Horizons Summit on September 27, 2024
  • Participate in a mentorship program with UServeUtah Commissioners and Community Engagement professionals
  • Plan and execute a community engagement project on campus and/or in community
  • Complete a project logic model by the due date
  • Upon project completion, prepare and submit a final report/reflection
  • Demonstrate a commitment to UServeUtah's mission by promoting volunteerism and serving as a responsible representative within the community

The 2022-2023 College Community Engagement Council

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Ally Brotherson
University of Utah

Ally engaged volunteers in assembling oral hygiene kits to benefit those experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County.
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Hannah Dickinson
Weber State University

Hannah engaged 37 volunteers in collecting items and assembling hygiene kits for those experiencing homelessness in Ogden.
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Bradley Embley
Brigham Young University

During his term, Bradley worked to unite the nonprofit organization, Racing Anxiety, with the service organization Y-Serve at Brigham Young University.
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Martin Gaucin Monreal
Salt Lake Community College

Martin organized a panel round table discussion to bring awareness to the war and violence in Ukraine and what Utahns can do to support those in danger.
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Katie Marie Hut
Utah State University

Katie partnered with the Cache Refugee and Immigration Center, Family Place, and W.A.B. Warming Center to host a clothing drive to benefit refugee families in Logan.
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Andrwe Kimble
University of Utah

Andrew led Ouelessebougou Alliance's Youth Ambassador program, rallying young volunteers to fundraise in support of villagers of Ouelessebougou, Mali.
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Makayla Larkins
University of Utah

Makayla supported Davis Education Foundation by leading volunteers in collecting donations and assembling hygiene kits to support teens experiencing homelessness in Davis County.
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Brooklyn Ward
Utah State University Eastern

Brooklyn helped her community and campus community increase feelings of self worth and self confidence by leading groups in creating positive vision boards.

From September 2022 through June 2023, 107 volunteers were engaged in youth-led community projects, 81 volunteers were age 25 and younger, 247 hours were served by UServeUtah Youth Council members, and 693 total volunteer hours were served.

> 2022 - 2023 College Community Engagement Council Final Report