#CoEImpact
ABOUT US
The University of Cincinnati’s Circle of Excellence program will provide an inimitable university honors experience centered upon impact. Our unique impact-oriented leadership development program promises to cultivate well-rounded business professionals with strong character who are grounded in ethical principles, an appreciation of diversity and inclusion, and desire to improve their communities.
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Ethics
OUR COMMUNITY
Check out some of the things we've done over the last year.
Impact Rewards
To encourage CoE members to engage in a curriculum that maximizes their impact, the Circle of Excellence Impact Rewards program was developed.
CoE Impact Point Opportunities
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Volunteerism with a nonprofit organization (1 point per hour; max of 70 points; 10 bonus points for being in SCNO)
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Completion of a study abroad trip (25 points; 15 bonus points if service is a part of the program)
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Completion of a Lindner Professional Experience, such as an internship or co-op (50 points for part-time; 100 points for full-time)
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Completion of a student research project and participate in the UC Undergraduate Research Conference (25 points)
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Run for a student government position (15 points for running; 20 bonus points for winning)
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Completion of LCB Social Entrepreneurship course with a grade of B or higher (10 points)
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Completion of an honors section in LCB with a grade of B or higher (10 points)
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Compete in the IQ E-Pitch competition (10 points; 25 bonus points if top 3)
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Service as a member of the CoE board of directors (10 points)
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Filling a PACE Leader position (5 points per semester)
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Service as a Lindner Ambassador (15 points)
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Participation in a LCB sanctioned student organization (5 points per organization)
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Completion of a leadership training program, such as Leader Shape (10 points)
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Completion of diversity/inclusion training such as Safe Zone (10 points)
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Service as a student leader within an official UC student organization (5 points)
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Participation as a Bearcat Buddy, iCats, BearChats or iPals (5 points each)
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Participation in UC Inclusive Excellence Workshops (5 points per workshop; max of 15 points)
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Attendance at the fall and/or spring career fair (5 points per fair)
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Attendance at the annual Dress to Impress event, Lindner Women in Business Conference, and/or the Business Fellows Inclusion Experience (5 points per event)
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Attendance at a CoE event (5 points per event; 30 points max)
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Attend CoE drop-in Academic Advising Hours (1 point per hour; max of 5 points)
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Create your own impact experience (5-20 points)
Impact points can be earned between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 but must be submitted for verification within 30 days of completing the activity.
MEMBERSHIP
Basic membership requirements to remain in the Circle of Excellence.
Maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA
Complete 30 hours of community service every academic year
Attend at least 2 CoE events per academic year.
Complete LinkedIn profile with CoE designation
CONTACT US
Do you have questions about the Circle of Excellence or the Impact Rewards Program? See contact information below for our Program Director, President, and Membership Chair.