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Voting poster event held by Center for Community Action and Research

Faculty and Staff Opportunities

Course Support

Civic Engagement and Public Values

One hallmark of the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Core Curriculum is a three-credit Civic Engagement and Public Values (CE) requirement which integrates the high-impact practice of community-based learning. Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ offers over 100 CE course sections across all schools and disciplines every year. CE courses are developed by Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ faculty in partnership with local community organizations to meet community-identified needs. Courses involve students in semester-long experiential projects with community partners including direct service, research, advocacy, communications, and more.

CCAR students infront of the Feeding Westchester logo
Civic
Impact

Between Fall 2024 and Spring 2026 alone, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ faculty and staff received grants totaling $17,000 to support expanded experiential civic and community engagement initiatives.
Civic Engagement (CE)

Faculty Support

  • Collaboration on course development, including referral to external grants
  • Trainings and resources on best practices in community-based learning and civic educations
  • Internal and external networking opportunities with fellow practitioners
  • In class presentations for CE courses on topics including ethical community partnership and civic engagement skills
  • Volunteer opportunity referrals for CE students in relevant courses

Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ student speaking at a panel on civic engagement
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ History professor Michelle Chase viewing slides with students on a light board

Project Pericles

Through Project Pericles, Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ faculty receive support to develop innovative, community-engaged projects that bring civic learning into the classroom and connect students with the communities around them.

Volunteering With CCAR

Get involved with our CCAR events or connect with us to find opportunities for you or your teams.