Center for Community Engagement
The Center for Community Engagement connects students, faculty, staff and communities (from local to global) to create and maintain mutually beneficial academic, research, and service partnerships that foster resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.
Recruit and coordinate volunteers, or find and register for community engagement opportunities on GivePulse! Learn More >
Ways to Engage
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Explore our Cities and CommunitiesDiscover the vibrant communities of southeast Ohio and delve into the rich history and dynamic present of the Appalachian region.
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Community ProgramsAre you a community member looking for consultation services, youth camps, and other resources? Ohio University offers a multitude of programs for our communities.
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Community-Engaged CoursesLearn more about officially designated C-Courses and find resources to support curricular community engagement.
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Community-Engaged ResearchLearn about the community-engaged research, training, and resources available at OHIO.
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Community Work StudyFind work study opportunities in the community.
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Civic Engagement and VotingLearn about opportunities for voting and otherwise getting involved as a local citizen.
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Volunteer and Internship OpportunitiesAre you a student looking to volunteer or intern in the community? Or an organization looking for volunteers for a service project? The GivePulse platform will connect you.
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Community-Engaged ScholarsA directory connecting you to community-engaged scholars in our campus communities. Browse the directory today!
Events
Julia Paxton to take expertise in poverty and economics into a global classroom with Fulbright Award
Professor Julia Paxton's innovative approach to community-driven education has earned her a Fulbright Award to expand her work internationally, furthering the impact in addressing global disparities, specifically in inequality and poverty.
Ohio University recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge recognized Ohio University for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Community Engagement Symposium to highlight best practices, recognize Outstanding Community Partner Award winners on Oct. 25
The Center for Community Engagement will host the third annual Community Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 06, 2024
Ohio voters will determine which Republicans and Democrats will be on the 2024 November general election ballot on the March 19 primary. A race Ohioans may not be as familiar with is the state Supreme Court race of which there will be three races this year. The Ohio Supreme Court races have implications for the future rights of Ohioans, according to the Ohio Capital Journal. The Columbus Dispatch reported that the Ohio Supreme Court “will likely decide how the new abortion rights constitutional amendment should be interpreted.”
February 06, 2024
This is the third article in a series focused on navigating GivePulse, OHIO's community engaged-experiential learning platform.
This article is focused on getting started as a user to find and register for opportunities in the GivePulse network. GivePulse is a national, public platform, and anyone can search givepulse.com for ways to get involved in their community, regardless of affiliation with Ohio University.
January 18, 2024
In addition to the survey released last week, the committee is also coordinating focus groups for students, faculty/staff, and community members to meet and provide valuable input on ways in which we serve our state and engage with our partners and supporters and determine ways to broaden and deepen partnerships that help us impact students and communities.
If you are interested in participating in one of the following sessions, please register by Thursday, January 25.
Newsletter Sign-Up
The CCE's newsletters are one of the ways we aim to keep people informed on the latest news and upcoming events in and around Ohio University campuses and southeast Ohio.
Share Your Story
Have you been a part of a community engaged project? We want to hear from you! Storytelling is a powerful way of sharing your experience, inspiring others. Tell us how community engagement has led to real mutually beneficial impacts!