Oglethorpe's Center for Civic Engagement has become the leading force in integrating the Oglethorpe educational experience with the City of Atlanta, enhancing student life through service learning, volunteer projects, student internships and leadership development.

The center focuses on four key areas of service: education, environment, health and wellness and homelessness and hunger. Our educational partners are Charles R. Drew Charter School, PATH Academy, South Atlanta School of Law and Social Justice and Walter L. Parks Middle School.

In collaboration with Hands On Atlanta, the center has organized community service projects for freshman orientation, Hands On Atlanta Day, MLK Day of Service and OU Day of Service, in addition to numerous other local projects. The center also coordinates alternative options during school-year breaks, including regular trips to help rebuild New Orleans.

The center coordinates Oglethorpe's OUr Atlanta program, familiarizing students with the world-class businesses and organizations that call Atlanta home.

For upcoming projects and events, please see the university calendar. Visit the center to sign up for projects or events.

Past Projects, Honors and Service-Learning Resources

Contact the Center for Civic Engagement

Tamara S. Nash, Director - 404-504-1976
Heather Staniszewski '02, Assistant Director - 404-504-1978
Calvin Ruffin, Atlanta Public School Partnership Coordinator - 404-504-1977

CCE Advisory Board