North Carolina
Campus Engagement
North Carolina Campus Engagement is a collaborative network of colleges and universities committed to:
- Educating students for civic and social responsibility
- Partnering with communities for positive change
- Strengthening democracy
The NC Campus Engagement state office fosters connections between campuses, shares best practice information and resources, recognizes outstanding work, and champions civic and community engagement in higher education.
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The students featured in the 2025 Civically Engaged Webinar Series were informative and inspiring. Learn about the transformative community engagement happening at Greensboro College, William Peace University, UNC Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest University.
Announcements:
CEAC25
June 10th at Elon University
Registration is open for the 2025 Community Engagement Administrators Conference (CEAC) which will focus on the theme “Resilience and Reimagining: Co-Generating Civic Joy and Authentic Hope in Challenging Times.”
Registration Open!
Civic Health Summit
June 11th at Elon Universitiy
Help North Carolina fulfill our civic potential! Explore the results of the 2024 Civic Health Index, explore best practices, and discuss ways our state the improve civic health & civic culture.
Summer Network Meetings
August 5th & 6th
The Western Region meeting is August 5th at Central Piedmont Community College. The Eastern Region meeting is August 6th at Alamance Community College. All community engagement administrators welcome!
News:
VISTA Spotlight Series: Kieran Layne & UNC Asheville/Marvelous Math Club
Today, we are spotlighting NC Afterschool Corps VISTA Kieran Layne, affectionately called “Wolfie” by the student Leaders with whom he works. Kieran is currently serving at UNC Asheville (UNCA) and focusing his service on building the capacity of the Marvelous Math Club (MMC)…
Fourth Annual Writing Retreat Supports Community Engaged Scholars Across The State
As an early career faculty member at East Carolina University, Jennie Ann Cole strives to balance her teaching and research on community engagement in health and human performance. One of the challenges she faces is finding time to dedicate to writing.
VISTA Spotlight Series: Elly Thompson & Duke University
Our first spotlight is on NC Afterschool Corps member Elly Thompson and her host site the Duke University Office of Durham and Community Affairs. As a VISTA, Elly works closely on two projects: America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) and SALUD (Scholar Academy for Latinxs United for Diversity).