The Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) supports the University’s commitment to educating for active community participation and social responsibility:
- Belonging: we nurture and cultivates a network of individuals who value community and civic engagement.
 - Learning by Doing: we provide opportunities that allow individuals to engage
 
in civic and community engagement.
- Mutual Respect: we value the knowledge, experiences. and leadership of our collaborators to forge reciprocal partnerships that serve community-identified needs and provide access to civic engagement opportunities.
 - Continuous Improvement: we're committed to assessment, critical reflection, and growth of our ideas, opportunities, collaborations, and programs.
 - Visibility and Recognition: CCAR recognizes and supports engagement and leadership in the area of civic engagement.
 - Power of Diversity: we recognize the importance examining civic engagement through diverse of perspectives, experiences, and voices.
 - Leading by Example: CCAR advocates for the resources and infrastructure needed to foster a commitment to civic engagement at Pace