Created in 2015 and renamed in 2022, the Michaëlle-Jean Community Engagement Award highlights the exceptional contributions of a student, a faculty member, and a community partner who have actively supported the Community Service Learning (CSL) program.
Purpose of the Award:
To offer a financial award to a student and community partner who demonstrated outstanding engagement in implementing a CSL placement or project.
To recognize a faculty member who has gone above and beyond in integrating CSL into their course.
Award Details:
First student prize: $1,000 (credited to the student account) and recognition on the uOttawa website.
Second and third student prizes: $500 each and website mention.
Faculty member recognition: Mention on the uOttawa website.
Community partner award: $1,000 and mention on the uOttawa website.
Eligibility:
Students must have completed a CSL placement integrated into a course during the current year.
Faculty members must have included CSL in at least one of their courses.
Community partners must have hosted a CSL student during the current year.
Each nominator may submit only one nomination per term (fall, winter, or summer).
