IGC/Civic Engagement Center

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troccerracs The Civic Engagement Center (CEC) is Macalester's office devoted to the coordination of volunteer activities and an institutional manifestation of the college's committment to civic engagement. It falls under the auspices of the Institute for Global Citizenship.

The CEC was formerly (before Fall 06) called the Community Service Office, and a part of the Student Affairs division, headed by the Dean of Students.

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[edit] Mission

The Civic Engagement Center educates students on issues related to global citizenship, assisting them with their personal discernment of values, ethics, and commitments towards contributing to the public good in meaningful ways. The Center works with the community in a spirit of respectful reciprocity and partnership. We connect the resources of the college with community needs and strengths from a commitment to institutional citizenship and to reinforce the capacity of local communities.

We believe that civic engagement enhances students' understanding of issues of public concern, as well as their academic and civic development for a life of public contribution. Service to society is part of the mission of Macalester College and thus part of an institutional goal to educate thoughtful and contributing global citizens.

[edit] Staff

[edit] Projects

[edit] Project Pericles

[edit] Lilly Project

The Lilly Project for Work, Ethics, and Vocation is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment. At Macalester it funds many programs, including Lives of Committment and summer research for students.

Since the establishment of the Institute for Global Citizenship, the Lilly Project at Macalester is part of that administrative body.

[edit] Pluralism and Unity Program

(with the Lealtad-Suzuki Center)

[edit] Lives of Committment

Website

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[edit] Leaders in Service

[edit] Program Coordinators

"volunteers who coordinate on-going opportunities for students at specific community sites"

[edit] Issue Area Coordinators

"work to educate the campus about social issues and support Program Coordinators in their efforts"

[edit] Off Campus Student Employment

Main article: Macalester/Off Campus Student Employment

[edit] Institutional Structure

Along with the International Center, the CEC (formerly CSO) was integrated into the Institute for Global Citizenship during 2006. The director of the CEC (currently Karin Trail-Johnson) is also one of two Associate Deans of the IGC.


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