Student Involvement and Connections' dedication to civic engagement involved educating students to be socially conscious, skilled, and committed to a just, diverse, and democratic community. Civic engagement offers a wide range of community service programs, which provide students the opportunity to be engaged, explore the root causes of social issues, foster reciprocal relationships with community members, and gain cultural competence.
Through direct service, education, and reflection, students will realize and understand the importance of civic responsibility, explore ways in which they can impact their local, national, and global communities, and become active citizens.
Why Civic Engagement?
Civic Engagement is a term used to describe activities that promote the bridging of communities with socially conscious thought and action. Our office works to build student awareness on issues impacting the community, as well as facilitate the opportunities for students to actively participate in activities of community organizations.
Alternative Breaks Program
The Alternative Breaks Program (ABP) is a student-organized and led program that provides opportunities for students to participate in meaningful direct service activities that address critical social issues. Throughout its history, the program has experienced growth in both the number of service projects and the quality of the students' experiences. Students are encouraged to serve in communities they may be unfamiliar with, do work they may not have done before, and build relationships with people they likely would not meet otherwise.