Get Involved in the Classroom

Civic Engagement and Public Values

Civic Engagement and Public Values (CE) courses are classes that have a community partnership component as part of the class. CE courses offer students an exciting opportunity to put what they’ve learned in the classroom into action as they work with local organizations to meet community-identified needs.  The community partnership looks different in every course and can include various types of civic and community engagement like community service, research, and advocacy.

A Pace University student coloring a voter engagement banner

Employment and Leadership Opportunities

Gain valuable experience, build leadership skills, and deepen your civic engagement through CCAR’s student employment and leadership opportunities.

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Work Study Positions

Student Projects Coordinators and Student Social Media and Outreach Coordinators organize civic engagement programs for Pace students and support their peers in becoming active members of their community.

Pace students posing for the camera holding a sign that says Poll Walk

Vote Everywhere Ambassadors

The Vote Everywhere Ambassador program, a partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation, supports two Pace NYC students working to increase voter engagement. Vote Everywhere Ambassadors register Pace students to vote, break down voting barriers, and lead social justice initiatives important to the student community.

A female Pace University student holding a sign that says I vote for reproductive rights.

Pace Votes Leaders

On the NYC campus, the Pace Votes Leadership Program provides students with a sustained opportunity to support CCAR’s voter education work, while developing skills related to civic leadership.

Pace Votes

Your Participation Matters

Through CCAR’s partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation, Pace students can find resources to register to vote, understand their voting options, locate polling places, and stay informed about upcoming elections. Get the information you need to participate in the democratic process and take an active role in your community.

Group of Pace University students sitting in front of a Raise Your Voice mural
Honor
Roll

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has recognized multiple Pace students in their "Student Voting Honor Roll."

Civic Engagement Programs

CCAR regularly facilitates opportunities to learn about, and take action on, community social justice issues. Many of these programs are organized in partnership with other departments and student organizations at Pace along with local non-profit and non-partisan government partners. 

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CCAR volunteers working with Beautiful Trouble

A few examples of annual programming include:

  • Volunteer Fairs and monthly group volunteering events with local non-profits
  • National Voter Registration Day and other initiatives to get out the vote
  • Workshops, lectures, film screenings and discussion groups on current events
  • Student advocacy trainings and initiatives

Make an Impact

Have an idea for a civic engagement program or event that could engage the Pace community? Tell us about it, and we can help turn your idea into action.