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The Office of Community Engagement<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Vision
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\n<\/b><\/span>The Office of Community Engagement at CSUN integrates meaningful service into our academic experiences through service learning, engaged research and sustained partnerships with our surrounding communities.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Our\u00a0Mission<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Office of Community Engagement\u2014based on the principles of reciprocity, civic responsibility, and democratic values\u2014seeks to:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Enrich scholarship and enhance curriculum<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Create high impact engagement practices<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Sustain reciprocal community and academic partnerships<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

4. Prepare educated, engaged citizens<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Definition of “Community Engagement”
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\nCommunity engagement describes collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional\/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.Our Purpose<\/span>
\nThe Office\u00a0of Community Engagement at CSUN enriches scholarship, research and creative activity; enhances curriculum, teaching and learning; prepares educated, engaged citizens; strengthens democratic values and civic responsibility; addresses critical societal issues; and contributes to the public good. We work to create high impact community engagement opportunities based on the principles of reciprocity, viability and community connectivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Definition of “Service-Learning”<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Faculty choose a limited number of meaningful partnerships with the goal of providing students with different, but consistent off-campus learning experiences. Through service learning, students-from kindergartners to college students-use what they learn in the classroom to solve real-life problems. They not only learn the practical applications of their studies, they become actively contributing citizens and community members through the service they performThe Office of Community Engagement at CSUN integrates meaningful service into our academic experiences through service learning, engaged research and sustained partnerships with our surrounding communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"\"Community Partnerships
\n<\/span><\/strong>Currently, CSUN is partnered with 643 organizations in and around the Los Angeles area. Listed below are just a few of our community partners:<\/span><\/p>\n