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Civic Engagement Initiatives
**We moved! Service Learning & Civic Engagement offices are now located in the Extended Learning Building (ELB), on the 2nd floor, in office 284. Stop by the front desk of the 2nd floor and they will guide you!
The Department of Civic Engagement provides opportunities for students to develops civic knowledge and participate in democratic engagement through opportunities for civic dialogue and direct involvement with local issues, on- and off-campus. Through initiatives such as Democracy in Action, Speaking of Democracy, Days of Service, Voting Engagement, and the Town Hall Meeting, students gain confidence in their personal capabilities and gain awareness of the positive impact they have on the community. Review our initiatives throught the listings below and using the navigation bar to the left. We look forward to seeing you at one of our programs!
Get Involved - Days of Service
Make a difference in your community! Participate in the César Chávez Day of Service or Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - these volunteer opportunities are open to students.
Providing opportunities to be involved in the democratic process
Resources for Talking About Democracy
At CSUSM, we are committed to developing student knowledge and skills to engage in a healthy democracy through opportunities for civic dialogue and direct engagement with local issues, both on and off-campus.
Civic Action Plan
On March 1, 2016, President Karen S. Haynes signed the Campus Compact 30th Anniversary
Action Statement of Presidents and Chancellors.
Signing the statement signifies CSUSM's recommitment to the values of civic engagement
and action in service to the public good. Stay tuned for an updated, 2024 plan to
be posted soon!