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: Julianna Cesarini & Warren Wilson College
This month’s spotlight features Julianna Cesarini serving in the NC Hunger Corps at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Julianna started service this July after graduating from Warren Wilson College in May.
CSNAP 2023: Rising Together: Students Depolarizing NC
In an era marked by political and social polarization, the 2023 CSNAP (Citizenship, Service, Networking, and Partnership) Student Conference provided a forum for dialogue, collaboration, and connection among future leaders of North Carolina. CSNAP, back in-person for...
Student Dialogue Ambassadors Successfully Complete Facilitation Training
Over the weekend of October 6-7, NC Campus Engagement hosted a Dialogue Facilitation Training for the second cohort of Student Dialogue Ambassadors. This training was an essential element of the NC Student Dialogue Ambassadors (SDA) Program, designed to empower...