According to the Thayne Center for Service Learning, “The Civically-Engaged Scholar program provides a structure for students to develop knowledge and skills to become active members of their communities. The program enhances both academic learning and volunteer experience. Personal and academic knowledge deepens as students critically reflect on their civic participation in our community. Civically Engaged Scholars stand out as leaders who strive to impact our communities for the better.” Occupational Therapy Assistant students graduate as Civically Engaged Scholars through the Salt Lake Community College’s Thayne Center by maintaining a B average or above and completing graded community-engaged learning projects within the OTA Program. Communityengaged learning assignments may take up to 10-15 hours of additional homework time and may require nominal expense and travel. Students are instructed to budget accordingly and carpool whenever possible. Some projects may require the student to ask the facility or community site to help with additional funds to complete a project. Projects will either be assigned by instructors or some projects will rely on students to arrange their own projects. All projects must be prior approved by your course faculty instructor before implementation and must relate to course topics.