Community Service

Q: What does it mean/what do I do if one of my community service hours submissions is denied?

A: If a submission is denied, it was not approved and will not be counted toward this semester's community service requirement.

DON'T: Resubmit the same experience unless Erin Myers or Chrystal Griffin instructs you to resubmit it.

DO: Check your email for information about why the submission was denied. If you cannot find an email with this information, please contact Chrystal Griffin (call 618-650-5467 or email siueserves@siue.edu).

• If your submission was denied because you did not fill out the submission form correctly, the email (or Chrystal) will instruct you to revise and resubmit the form. It is still possible for you to get credit for the experience if the form is resubmitted before the deadline. But don't wait - resubmit the form right away!
• If your submission was denied because it does not fit the JHS definition of community service, it is not possible to receive credit for that experience. You will need to complete additional community service that fits the JHS definition and submit a new form before the deadline. If you need help determining if an organization/activity fits the JHS definition of community service, please contact Erin Myers in the SOAR Office (text 618-706-9673, email jhscholar@siue.edu, call 618-650-5650 or 618-650-3790).

Q: What does it mean if the status of one of my submissions is "pending"?

A: Each submission has to go through a final approval process, which can take a few weeks. If a submission is pending, that means that it has not yet been reviewed by the Kimmel Belonging & Engagement Center staff. Please allow time for the submission to be reviewed. If you have a question about a form you've already submitted, please contact Chrystal Griffin (call 618-650-5467 or email siueserves@siue.edu).

12 HOURS

TOTAL DUE:

GOAL #2:

DUE MAR. 15

Have 8 hours (total) of community service completed and submitted.

GOAL #3:

DUE MAR. 31

Have 12 hours (total) of community service completed and submitted. Having all your hours submitted early allows for time before the April 15 deadline to address any submissions that are denied (not approved).

REMINDER: Completing and reporting/submitting

at least 12 hours of approved community service between November 28, 2023 - April 15, 2024 is one of the requirements to receive Johnetta Haley Scholarship funds for the Fall 2024 semester.

JHS Student Guide

JHS Website & Previous Newsletters

How to Check the Status of Your Community Service Submissions:

1. Sign in to the Get Involved at SIUE website (https://getinvolved.siue.edu/).

2. Click on your photo or the gray circle with your initials at the top right of the page.

3. Select “Experiences” (NOT “Service Hours”) from the drop-down menu.

4. Each submission will show its status (approved, pending, or denied):

Pre-Approved Service Experience

Sign up now - spots tend to fill quickly!

LOOK: The description below includes information you need to enter when submitting your hours. If you sign up for the experience below, record the details on your Community Service Log.

Experience Name: Service Saturday - SIUE STL Art Hives Create to Donate

Organization Name: Johnetta Haley

Service Date: February 24 (Saturday)

Hours: Up to 3.25 (10:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Location: MUC Goshen Lounge (Across from Starbucks)

Sign Up: Click here to RSVP/sign up.

Contact Name: Chrystal Griffin

Contact Title: Community Engagement Program Coordinator, SIUE

Contact Phone: (618) 650-5467

Contact Email: chrgrif@siue.edu

Pre-Approved Service Organizations

Contact pre-approved organizations that interest you to schedule community service hours that fit in to your schedule.

NEW: Click here for the updated list of pre-approved service organizations.

NOTE: While you are not limited to pre-approved organizations/experiences, completing community service with organizations that are not pre-approved may result in your service hours being denied (not approved), regardless of approval in past semesters. To be approved, your service must meet the current JHS definition of community service as described in the JHS Student Guide. You may use the Service Approval Criteria List to help determine if an organization/activity will be approved. Additionally, students may contact Erin Myers in the SOAR Office (text 618-706-9673, email jhscholar@siue.edu, call 618-650-5650 or 618-650-3790) to verify if an organization/activity will be approved or for help finding qualifying community service opportunities.