The Civic Engagement Center
Civic engagement is individual and collective action designed to identify and address issues of public concern.
3 Ways to Engage
Service-Learning
Apply what you learn in the classroom to help your community and reflect upon your experiences to gain a deeper understanding of course objectives.
Volunteering
Dedicate your services to benefit others and your community! Not only are you helping organizations, but the lives of individuals who need you.
Voting & Advocacy
Voting is one of the key ways that you can contribute to the democratic process. You have the right to make your voice heard through local, state, and national elections.
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Top 10 Reasons to Engage
- Students who participate in Service-Learning start their career with a higher salary.
- Volunteering enhances your resume and job applications.
- You will be giving something back to your community.
- You will gain experience and learn something new.
- You can support a cause you feel strongly about.
- Volunteering with friends, partner, or children is a great bonding experience.
- Students with SL experience have higher graduation rate.
- You will become an active member of your community.
- It may be a course requirement or an extra credit option.
- You will be doing something great for your community!
The Civic Engagement Center (CEC) at OCC is a faculty initiative committed to promoting student involvement in community and public life.
Our Mission
The Civic Engagement Center will contribute positively and measurably to the community’s quality of life by creating, supporting, and expanding mutually beneficial partnerships and engaged scholarship that fosters a culture of civic responsibility and to create tomorrow’s leaders and agents of change. The CEC is committed to developing new opportunities as well as enhancing, expanding, and coordinating student volunteerism, service projects, academic service learning, and leadership development specific to community engagement and civic participation.
Our Vision
The dynamic programs, initiatives, and partnerships created and supported by the Civic Engagement Center will inspire future leaders, groundbreaking solutions, and meaningful collaborations that will empower Onondaga Community College students to expand their civic identities and help transform our campus and community.
Contact Us: Mawhinney 310J • cec@sunyocc.edu