WHERE PASSION MEETS ACTION
The Center for Civic Leadership (CCL) is a nationally recognized institute for civic engagement and leadership development that provides high-quality co-curricular and educational programs and initiatives to enhance civic leadership skills and development. The goal of which is to nurture a new generation of engaged dedicated citizens who have the capabilities to act on behalf of the greater public good and facilitate positive change.
The CCL's leadership model emphasizes collective action through collaboration for the purpose of addressing social needs and injustices. While civic participation and public service are vital in our in a democratic society, it is the link with leadership that helps shape the decision-making process and its outcomes. These citizens identify key issues, raise questions, voice opinions, challenge traditional authority, and take appropriate actions.
Sharing the Collective Responsibility
Through its work, the CCL endorses the view that higher education has the responsibility to prepare students to be actively engaged citizens. The CCL also believes that colleges and universities have a responsibility to foster a positive, direct impact on the communities in which they reside. Through various civic learning and community engagement activities, the CCL continues to serve this dual purpose while at the same time, honoring the life and legacy of FHSU alumnus Omer G. Voss who eloquently stated, " If you are going to get involved, then you lead. That's where you can make the biggest difference." For more information on Omer, please click here.
The CCL defines "civic learning and engagement" as academic and co-curricular activities that develop civic knowledge, hone leadership skills, and supports values that benefit an entire community. By participating in community service, attending service-learning classes, or discussing social and political issues, FHSU students learn to act on behalf of the betterment of their communities.
The CCL extends its thanks and gratitude for the dedication and service of past and current participants as it awaits future students to join us in continued efforts of community building and leadership development.
CCL 2020-21 EVENTS
November Events
Election Day Watch Party
November 3rd, 7:00PM-12:00AM, Zoom
The American Democracy Project, Pi Sigma Alpha, and the Department of Political Science will be hosting an Election Day watch party on Election Day from 7:00pm to 12:00am. Show up to learn more about our electoral processes, listen to analyses, and watch history being made. When watching, make sure to tweet out your thoughts at #ADPElectionDayParty. Keep in mind of the guidelines that will be posted as time comes near!
Register for the event here: https://fhsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYucOmvpz8uGd1xW2FApZp6g4_-BohSdSiA
World Science Day for Peace and Development
November 7th, 6:00-7:00PM, Zoom
Join the Center for Civic Leadership as we focus on the intersection of science and global industrialization and development. This event will also discuss the 2020 theme of the international holiday, Science for and with Society: Dealing with the Global Pandemic. Please join the CCL to learn about this topic!
Zoom link: https://fhsu.zoom.us/j/91858381210
The 2020 Election: What We Know So Far-Darrell Hamlin, Christopher Olds
November 12th, 12:00-1:00PM, Zoom
To those wondering what happened with the 2020 election and what led up to it, join both Dr. Christopher Olds and Dr. Darrell Hamlin of the Department of Political Science for an in-depth analysis.
Register here: https://fhsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodeitqz4sH9AedeSOF6tcAPvyBulrYEI7
Freedom of the Press Throughout the World
November 13th, 6:00-7:00PM, Zoom
Join the Center for Civic Leadership in this event to analyze the current state of freedom of the press throughout the world. This event will be held in conjunction with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, and will focus on countries in which the most egregious freedom of the press violations are found.
Zoom link: https://fhsu.zoom.us/j/98324423806