OCE Mission, Vision, Values and Goals
Our Mission
The Office of Community Engagement connects the College and community to support students’ development as active and educated citizens and to promote positive, community-driven social change.
Our Vision
Students will prioritize working within and understanding community in a lifelong pursuit of social justice.
Our Values
Education
Gaining knowledge and
integrating it with experience in community settings, thinking critically and
reflectively
Mutually beneficial relationships
Supporting
community-driven social change while students are learning and being challenged
in community settings
Student development
Supporting students through
their growth as active and educated citizens
Social justice
Committing to
engagement in community and working toward a society that values the equality
and full potential of all
Action
Developing
opportunities for the College and community to partner together on direct
action for community-driven positive social change
Integrity
Aligning our work in
community and with students with our personal and professional values
Enjoyment
Purposefully
cultivating a sense of fun and camaraderie while appreciating the process of
community engagement
Learning Goals
Students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant social issues and their root causes
- Demonstrate knowledge of concepts of social justice, including power, privilege, oppression, and difference
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and identities on campus and in communities
- Integrate academic experiences with community engagement
- Practice reflective thinking
- Share information with others about social issues
- Gain skills to become engaged in community efforts and act on social issues throughout their lives
- Develop a personal and sustainable commitment to community
Community Impact Goals
Through community engagement, students will:
- Build on and contribute to community assets and strengths
- Create measurable positive impact on community-identified needs
- Learn from community partners and members about social issues, root causes and community contexts
- Develop sustained relationships with communities and long-term involvement with social issues, where possible
- Respect community capacity and needs, being responsive, punctual, flexible and using their skills and abilities fully