Center for Civic Engagement

Many Community Partner agencies are located within walking distance from the SLU Campus. For those agencies, students are encouraged to walk.

For other sites, students are responsible for finding their own transportation, however here are some options for students to investigate…

Green Bikes
If you are traveling within the Canton village, Green Bikes might be a great way to travel, save the environment and get some fresh air on your way to your placement. Green Bikes are available for loan to SLU students. To borrow a bike stop by the ODY circulation desk.  For more information, please visit the SLU Green Pages.

Carpooling
Students with cars on campus, are encouraged to offer carpooling options for other students who are going to the same community partner site on the same day and time. For such students, a Transportation Waiver is required to be on file at the CCE for the driver and all students who ride in the vehicle.

CCE Van
The CCE continues to provide more opportunities for students in Community-Based Learning courses to ride the CCE van to their placements. Currently there are designated times and locations the Van is transporting students. To view this schedule, please visit the Calendar page of this blog and scroll down to the CCE Van Reservations Calendar.

The CCE Van can also be reserved for a “Service” related activity or program. Requirements: There must be at least 3 people who will be transported, the van is reserved and driven by University  Certified Driver, and the CCE must receive the request at least 1 week prior to the activity day/time.

To reserve the CCE Van:

• First, visit the CCE Van Reservation Calendar to see if the van is available.
• Next, complete a CCE Van Request Approval Form 09-10, making sure the budget code is filled in as to what program/dept. is covering the cost of mileage and an authorized signature from the program/dept.
• Third, return to the CCE at Whitman 166 or email it to cce@stlawu.edu.

The CCE will process the request within 5 business days and email you with your approval/denial.

Mileage Reimbursement
Students should always exhaust all their options (CCE Van, Green Bikes, Walking, Carpooling) before driving their own vehicle, however in some cases it is the only option. If this is the case, a student MUST follow the guidelines below to apply for Mileage Reimbursement. PLEASE NOTE: Funding is not always available, each application is processed on a first come, first serve basis and not all reimbursement requests will be approved. Also, if approved, the maximum a student will be reimbursed for is $400 per semester.

1) Read over the Student Mileage Reimbursement Instructions
2) Complete the Online Mileage Reimbursement Application (By the end of the 3rd week of classes)
3) The CCE office will approve/deny within 5 business days and will send an email to the student with decision and if approved will receive further instructions.