Community and Civic Engagement

Community engagement is one of the many ways 91�ԹϺ�� helps Scotties to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.

By participating in community engagement activities and events, you'll:

Become knowledgeable of a variety of social issues within local and global contexts.
Understand the underlying and contributing factors that impact social issues and identify various ways to address both the causes and effects of these issues.
Determine a personal ethical framework through which to see, interact with and serve the world around you.
Recognize how multiple identities impact service to others and the perception of that service.
Build skills related to leadership and global citizenship by engaging in service and service-learning opportunities aimed at alleviating social problems and their short- and long-term effects.
Develop an attitude of meaningful lifelong service to your local communities, state, nation and the world.

Impact Your Community

Service and leadership are inextricably linked and are vital for success. The goal of leadership is to bring about positive change. Within communities and society, this change frequently takes place through various forms of community engagement. By addressing societal needs alongside impacted communities, students participating in in-service programs have the opportunity to live their leadership in Decatur and beyond.

Please contact Blayne McDonald, Assistant Director for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement for more information or questions.

Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Check out the Scotties Serve GivePulse site! Log in with your 91�ԹϺ�� username and password, and search for opportunities in the Decatur and Atlanta communities and Beyond.

Civic Engagement Toolkit

Learn how 91�ԹϺ�� prepares students for global citizenship by providing resources and opportunities for democratic engagement and civic learning. Find information about voter registration, voting, advocacy and the Scotties Vote Coalition.

Catalyst Leadership Fellows

The Catalyst Leadership Fellow Program is a four-year, cohort-based leadership development program that helps students further develop their purpose, live honorably, and affect change. They will do this through the completion of a service project of their own design.

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