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:
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:
VISTA Spotlight Series: Victoria Tartivita & Warren Wilson College
This month we are able to spotlight the awesome service done by NCCE Afterschool Corps VISTA at Warren Wilson College, Victoria Tartivita!
Student Teams Compete to Redesign Democracy
Over the weekend of February 24, 2024, nine students teams (plus their staff/faculty advisors) from five college campuses across North Carolina competed in the second annual Redesigning Democracy Competition at Greensboro College. Over the course of the day, teams...
VISTA Spotlight Series: Elissa Brady & Duke University
This month we can spotlight the great service done by our Jumpstart VISTA at Duke University, Elissa Brady!