The Center
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) was established as a University of Arkansas Department in 2011. We serve as a catalyst between the campus and the community through our core values of being Relationship Focused, Student Driven, Service Minded. We support a network of student leaders, local agencies and University of Arkansas departments to create sustainable solutions through leadership experience, collaboration, and service.
The CCE is home to the Volunteer Action Center (VAC), a registered student organization dedicated to providing service to campus and community through signature programs, student leadership and our online volunteer platform GivePulse.
Our Mission
Empowering students to become engaged citizens through service, experiential learning, and practicing value. Our vision is to foster collaborative experiences with students and the community through service to create sustainable solutions and develop tomorrow’s leaders.
Our Core Values:
- Relationship Focused
- Student Driven
- Service Minded
Engage With Us
Programs
Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry
Nourishing Bodies, Empowering Minds, and Building a Community of Compassion. We serve
anyone with a U of A ID - students, staff, faculty!
Work It Off Program
Got a parking ticket? Check out the ASG Work It Off program rules to see if you qualify to perform community
service to cover the cost.
VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
We are excited to announce the Center for Community Engagement will be bringing VITA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to campus in partnership with United Way NWA, RSO Beta Alpha Psi and CARE Community Center. To find out more head over to our services page.
Opportunities
Agency Support
The VAC Student Engagement team, advised by Center for Community Engagement Staff,
works together with local agencies to assist them with their volunteer needs by providing
support through GivePulse and our VAC Pilot and Find Your Impact Programs.
