Institute for Civic Engagement

Service-Learning · Community Outreach · Research and Economic Development

Richard Kendrick, Director
Cornish Hall, Room D311A
(607) 753-2481

John Suarez, Service-Learning Coordinator
Memorial Library, The Learning Commons
(607) 753-4391

Ashley Williams, Main Street Building Manager
Main Street SUNY Cortland
(607) 753-4270

Main Street SUNY Cortland
9 Main Street
(607) 753-2481

What is Civic Engagement?

Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes (Ehrlich, 2000).

Student Organizations and Civic Engagement

Social Activism and Advocacy

• NYPIRG (Cortland Chapter)
• Student Government Association (SGA)

Other Civic Engagement Activities and Opportunities

• Civic Engagement Abroad
• Service-Learning
• Internships

Civic Engagement and the Greater Cortland Community

Check out Career Services for ongoing opportunities in the Cortland area.

Civic Engagement Opportunities During Breaks

Habitat for Humanity

Learn more about the Cortland Community from Cortland Counts at http://www.sevenvalleyshealth.org/