What is Service Distinction?
Moving beyond the “one-time volunteerism” model, the Service Distinction (SD) program provides a framework to establish deep and beneficial relationships between the local community and CNU students.
The Service Distinction Program encourages dedicated, consistent service that allows CNU students to:
- Participate in higher level, more satisfying work than one-time volunteering provides;
- Gain valuable, real-world, marketable skills and experience; and
- Develop skills related to policy development, program planning, and advocacy, while gaining a deeper understanding of societal issues and root causes.
There are two different levels of Service Distinction Honors:
Service Distinction
Students serve a minimum of 140 hours, perform the majority of their hours (at least 100) within one of CNU’s ten Service Tracks, and are encouraged to partner with one local non-profit organization to both provide and gain the most benefit from the program. For a detailed list of program requirements, download Service Distinction Requirements.
Service Distinction Leader
Students serve a minimum of 400 hours, perform the majority of their hours (at least 250) within one of CNU’s ten Service Tracks, and are encouraged to partner with one local non-profit organization to both provide and gain the most benefit from the program. For a detailed list of program requirements, download Service Distinction Leader Honors Requirements.
