Civic/Community Engagement

Civic & Community Engagement Workshops: A Path to Making a Difference

Our Civic/Community Engagement Workshops provide valuable insights and practical strategies for getting involved in your community and making a lasting impact.

What is Civic Engagement

Civic engagement is about actively participating in the life of your community to improve conditions and shape its future. It’s about taking responsibility for making a positive difference in the world around you.

Practical Ways to Become Civically Engaged:

  1. Stay Informed on Local Politics
    Knowledge is power! Stay up to date with local politics to better understand the issues affecting your community and to take part in important decisions.

  2. Volunteer in Your Community
    Every small act of volunteerism makes a big difference. Get your hands dirty and show up for your community—your time and effort matter!

  3. Share Your Ideas & Spark Conversations
    Don’t be afraid to share your ideas, voice your concerns, and engage in discussions about local issues that matter to you. Your voice is a key part of the democratic process.

  4. VOTE!
    Your vote is your voice. Get out there and participate in elections to influence the decisions that impact your community.

  5. Support the Arts & Culture
    Attending local cultural events like library visits, museums, and concerts isn’t just enriching for you—it also helps support and strengthen the community as a whole.

How to Get Involved in the Fordham Community

  1. Community Engagement
    Explore ways to engage with the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) at Fordham: CCEL Student Involvement

  2. Clubs & Organizations
    Rose Hill Campus (RH): Student Organizations
    Lincoln Center (LC): Student Organizations

  3. United Student Government
    Rose Hill Campus (RH): USG RH
    Lincoln Center (LC): USG LC

  4. Office of Student Involvement
    The central hub for all student club activities. For guidance and support in building, maintaining, and developing your club:
    Lincoln Center (LC): Office for Student Involvement LC
    Rose Hill (RH): Office for Student Involvement RH