Civic and Community Engagement Office

“We will ever strive for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; We will unceasingly seek to quicken the sense of public duty; We will revere and obey the city’s laws; We will transmit this city not only not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.”

The Maxwell School embodies the words of the Athenian Oath in its people, programs, research, courses and partnerships. The Office of Civic and Community Engagement serves as a central hub for information and opportunities to connect, as well as a home for several of our strategic initiatives.

Maxwell Day of Service

Partnering with the local community is a privilege that Maxwell students, faculty and staff take seriously. In addition to internships, capstone projects and other long-term collaborations, Maxwell regularly organizes opportunities to serve a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Central New York region.

Maxwell Living Learning Community

First-year Maxwell undergraduates are invited to apply to the Living Learning Community situated on the 4th floor of Lawrinson Hall. This is a unique opportunity to build rapport, study together and explore how the social sciences come to life in the surrounding community, all while supported by Maxwell faculty and staff and an upper-class Maxwell student serving as a peer mentor.

Maxwell Scholarship for Community Impact

Incoming first-year Maxwell School students engaged in community impact projects are invited to apply to the Maxwell School Scholarship for Community Impact. Four scholarships of $15,000 are awarded each year to celebrate the dedication and achievements of our students.

Civic and Community Engagement Minor

The civic and community engagement minor is designed to encourage students to evaluate ethical practices of citizenship and civic and community engagement. Students will evaluate the historical development of civic life in various geographical contexts and spaces.

Through their coursework, students will be familiarized with social science topics and methodologies to analyze community and societal life and values. They will learn responsible ways of fostering public-private partnerships, grassroots organizing and community collaborations to maximize social impact.