College
Community
Engagement
Council

CCEC member Abass receiving Lt. Governor's volunteer recognition certificate
Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson in the Utah Capitol Gold Room speaking to a CCEC cohort
CCEC member Quenna receiving Lt. Governor's Volunteer Recognition Certificate
CCEC cohort taking selfie in Utah Capitol Gold Room

Connecting
campus
and
community.

The College Community Engagement Council (CCEC) is a group of students from Utah's higher education institutions dedicated to strengthening community engagement on and off campus. Members work together throughout the academic year to lead service projects, address local needs, and promote volunteerism among their peers. Supported by UServeUtah, the CCEC provides training and resources to help students make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Join the council

Calling all college students! Want to join a statewide network of students making a real difference through service? Apply to be part of UServeUtah's College Community Engagement Council.

As a council member you will:

  • Plan and lead a community engagement project
  • Gain leadership experience and project management skills
  • Be mentored by experienced community leaders
  • Earn a $1,000 stipend
  • Make lifelong connections with peers and professionals

Term: September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MST on May 1.

Apply for the 2026-27 council here
CCEC cohort standing in Utah Capitol Gold Room holding their Lt. Governor's Volunteer Recognition Certificates
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2025-2026 College Community Engagement Council

CCEC member Maylin Carter smiles warmly, sitting on a bench in a sunlit park. They wear a brown sleeveless sweater. Lush trees and greenery surround them. Includes BYU's "Y" icon

Maylin Carter

Brigham Young University

CCEC member Teanna Christensen a Smiling woman with glasses and a maroon top stands against a brick wall. She wears a crystal pendant necklace. Includes Salt Lake Community College's "SLCC" icon

Teanna Christensen

Salt Lake Community College

CCEC member Fernando Munoz a young man with orange tie and navy suit stands confidently in front of a classical building with columns reading "Snow College." Includes Snow College's "S" icon.

Fernando Munoz

Snow College

CCEC member Amy Adams a smiling woman with shoulder length brown hair, black long sleeve top in an outdoor setting. Include's Southern Utah University's "SUU" logo with thunderbird icon.

Amy Adams

Southern Utah University

CCEC member Audra Wilson a young woman long hair smiles warmly in a sunlit forest, with the golden light filtering through bare trees. Include's Southern Utah University's "SUU" logo with thunderbird icon.

Audra Wilson

Southern Utah University

CCEC member Ethan Hood a young man with a beard smiles in front of gray background wearing a suit and pink tie with a collared white shirt. Include's University of Utah's "U" icon.

Ethan Hood

University of Utah

CCEC member Zhiting Xu a young woman smiling in front of a flowering tree wearing a gray sweater. Includes University of Utah's "U" icon.

Zhiting Xu

University of Utah

CCEC member Jade Ventura a young woman smiling in a garden wearing a colorful off-shoulder top with intricate patterns. Includes University of Utah's "U" icon.

Jade Ventura

University of Utah

CCEC member Carlos Diaz, a young man with curly hair and wide smile in a dark purple blazer. Includes Utah State University's "U State" icon.

Carlos Diaz

Utah State University

CCEC member Shailynn Spangler a young woman with long wavy red hair wearing a sleeveless black top agains a dark gray background. Include's Utah State University's "U State" icon.

Shailynn Spangler

Utah State University

CCEC member BriLee Snow a young woman in a black dress sits among yellow tulips with mountains in the background. Includes the Utah State University Eastern logo.

BriLee Snow

USU Eastern

CCEC member McKay Jones a young person with short hair smiling in front of dark gray background wearing striped shirt with pendant necklace. Includes Utah Valley University's wolverine icon.

McKay Jones

Utah Valley University

CCEC member Evelin Lagos smiling young woman with long dark curly hair stands outdoors in front of cement wall wearing a light colored blouse and necklace. Includes Utah Valley University's wolverine icon.

Evelin Lagos

Utah Valley University

CCEC member Abass Sesay a young man in a checkered shirt smiles warmly against plain white background. Includes Utah Valley University's wolverine icon.

Abass B Sesay

Utah Valley University

CCEC member Gloria Taylor a smiling young woman with long dark hair wearing a pink top and black cardigan against a plain gray background. Includes Weber State University's logo.

Gloria Taylor

Weber State University

Final Reports

Each year, UServeUtah College Community Engagement Council members compile their projects into a final report to capture volunteer data and impact.

> 2024 - 2025 College Community Engagement Council Final Report
> 2023 - 2024 College Community Engagement Council Final Report
> 2022 - 2023 College Community Engagement Council Final Report