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.
Exciting News! The official NC Campus Engagement merchandise store has launched! Now, you can outfit your campus for the 2024 election with #NCStudentsVote gear, or show your support for higher ed civic and community engagement with NCCE branded shirts, mugs, bags, and more! Every purchase supports our mission of strengthening democracy on college campuses across the state.
Check out our store here or scan the QR code to shop now and join the movement!
The 2024 North Carolina Civic Health Index (NCCHI)
NCCE partnered with the National Conference on Citizenship and a group of North Carolina education partners to produce a new North Carolina Civic Health Index. The Index provides an in-depth analysis of North Carolina’s civic health and recommendations to strengthen it. This is the 4th report on civic health in North Carolina since 2003.
Announcements:
Nominations Open for the 2024 Student Awards
Recognize outstanding civically engaged by submitting nominations for the Community Impact Student Awards, the Barnhill Trailblazer Award, and the Community Impact Fellowship. The nomination deadline is October 4.
27th Annual PACE Conference
Request for Proposals
Submit a proposal for PACE on February 12, 2025. Standard sessions are invited in four tracks: capacity-building, pedagogy, research & theory, and community partnership development & sustainability. The 2025 special track is “Facilitating Civic and Democratic Engagement.” Deadline: November 15
Register for the Community Change Collegiate Challenge (4C)
November 9, 2024
4C will be back in-person for 2024 at Wake Forest University! Through this competition, student teams explore solutions to the most pressing community challenges. Winning teams receive cash prizes to support community engagement.
News:
PACE 2020 Focuses on Civic Engagement
This year marked the 23rd annual convening of the Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement (PACE) conference to advance knowledge and scholarship in the higher education service-learning and community engagement field.