Communities of Engaged Learners
The Communities of Engaged Learners will replace the Pillars of Distinction previously used in order to better emphasize core strengths of the institution and more accurately reflect the UVSC (UVU) learning experience:
This model was released to the public as a concept during "Sandwich with Sederburg" presentation on 4/12/07. It is being further reviewed and refined by the Strategic Directions Advisory Committee.
 | Communities of Engaged Learners Initiative has three principal components made up of three P's:
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As part of this new model, Utah Valley University, with regard to its students and employees, will produce:
- People of Integrity (ethics, leadership and character)
- Professional Competence (quality teaching, up-to-date scholarship, faculty mentorship, advising and internships)
- Stewards of Place (serving the region, bolstering economic development, service learning, cultural activities and global awareness)
These three components combine to ultimately produce an atmosphere, not only of learning, but of engaged learning geared at connecting the classroom with the community and providing students with real-world, hands-on training with community partners. This, Sederburg said, is critical to the mission of a regional state university and the future of UVU.
