Mission, Vision, Values, and Focus Areas
*To provide enhanced programs, valuable services and sustained partnerships that encourage students, faculty and staff to be agents of change.
*Inspire the campus community to be civically minded and make a difference around the globe.
*The Center for Civic and Community Engagement is committed to the following fundamental values:
- Integrity: We approach every situation with honesty and trust.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our work and actions.
- Teamwork: We work collaboratively with others to promote change.
- Advocacy: We inspire individuals to take actions in support of a cause.
- Respect: We treat people with courtesy and civility.
- Creativity: We set goals and find ways to meet them.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We recognize and embrace the differences in others.
*To help students become Engaged Citizens, CCCE focuses on three main areas: “Service-Learning, Community Service/Volunteerism, and Civic Engagement”.
Distinguishing Characteristics Between Service-Learning, Community Service/Volunteerism, and Civic Engagement
| Characteristics | Service Learning | Community Service/Volunteerism | Civic Engagement |
| Primary Beneficiary | Student and Community Partner(s) | Community Partners and Clients/Recipients | Student and Community |
| Primary Focus | Intentional Learning and Meaningful Service | Meaningful Service | Political Participation/Advocacy |
| Intended Educational Purpose/Benefits | Academic Learning and Enhanced Intellectual | Moral, Personal and Social Growth and Development | Sense of Citizenship and Awareness of Complex Social Issues |
| Nature of Activity | Based on Discipline or Student Career Objective | Based on Student Interest | Based on Student Passion or Motivation |
| Curricular Integration | Full integration within the curriculum | None | Supplemental |
| Reflection | Includes Structured Reflection | Generally not Included | May Include Reflection |