Civic Engagement and Service Learning Center

Our Mission
 

The Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) serves as the central hub for civic-engagement and community initiatives at Framingham State University (FSU). Through equitable and reciprocal partnerships with campus organizations and community partners, we address pressing social, political, economic, health, and environmental changes of our times. Our programs offer opportunities for students, staff, faculty, administration, and alumni to engage in advocacy, community service, and civic learning, all aimed for a better tomorrow. Additionally, FSU proudly participates in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU) American Democracy Project (ADP).

Students in the Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning

Students at work in the Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning

FSU Students Visit Non-Profit Organization Caties Closet

FSU Students Visit Non-Profit Organization Catie's Closet

FSU Student Team Developed Training Materials about Cybersecurity

FSU Student Team Developed Training Materials about Cybersecurity

FSU Student Providing Health Screenings at Latino Health Insurance Program

FSU Student Providing Health Screenings at Latino Health Insurance Program

First Graders Receive Portuguese Books Developed by FSU Students

First Graders Receive Portuguese Books Developed by FSU Students

FSU Students Alternative Spring Break program with a Border Awareness Experience (BAE)

Students Alt. Spring Break program with a Border Awareness Experience (BAE)

FSU students engaged in service-learning courses provide community service in response to community-identified interests, gain enhanced learning through the connection between their service and their academic coursework, and increase their roles as citizens. This supports FSU's mission to provide students not only educational benefits but an understanding of what it means to be an active citizen.

One of FSU’s core values is Public Purpose and Commitment, as we strive to construct a community that is committed to public purpose, informed action, and service. In our current strategic plan, under the overarching goal of Academic Distinction and Student Success, we commit to preparing students to be ethical and engaged citizens committed to public purpose, inspired to service, and eager to place leadership roles in their communities, workplaces, and the wider world.

Meet the Coordinator

Chu Ly

Chu Ly, Ed.D.

Associate Professor, Education Department and Coordinator, Civic Engagement and Service Learning Center
(508) 626-4568
cly@framingham.edu
O'Connor Hall

Contact Us

Dr. Chu Ly, Associate Professor of Education 
Coordinator for the Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning
Follow us @civic.engagement.fsu on Instagram
Center for Civic Engagement – civicengagement [at] framingham.edu (civicengagement[at]framingham[dot]edu)

Location – O’Connor Lounge (OC 120) on the first floor of O’Connor Hall and is open whenever the building is open. Center for Inclusive Excellence staff will generally be available from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Upon entering O’Connor Lounge, visitors will find the Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning to the left in the lounge area.