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MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program
In 2016, the Center for Community Engaged Learning and the MSU Office of President founded the MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program (CESP). The program has continuously offered community engagement scholar opportunities to undergraduate students at all levels and across all majors and programs. Each year 10-15 students are selected for this program which places student scholars with community partners in the Greater Lansing Area. All partners are focused on community and/or economic development. In addition to their service with community partners, the scholars are part of a student cohort.
The MSU CESP cohort meets monthly to learn about community-engaged scholarship, leadership, and community building. This program provides students and community organizations with the opportunity to partner for at least one full academic year. These long-lasting relationships help to address community identified projects, build networks, and contribute to healthy and vibrant communities.
There is a great need for additional placements in our communities and to expand the program to other areas. Funding for additional 10 more scholar placements could expand the reach of this program significantly.
Give to the MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program and Help fund additional scholar opportunities! $5,000 funds one scholar for a full academic year.
Who We Are
The MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning is the oldest center of its type in the country with a 57-year-old history. MSU is ranked number one among all US public institutions for service-learning by the US News and World Report.
CCEL Mission
We prepare students for lifelong civic and social responsibility.
CCEL Vision
We envision community engaged learning as core to the MSU mission and that all Spartans contribute to a culture of social good.
CCEL Guiding Principles
As part of Michigan State University, we embody the core values of the university.
In addition, we believe that to build an equitable society, we contribute to social justice through:
- Partnership — Encourage the development of authentic relationships focused on assets, reciprocity, and a shared committed to social justice
- Community Building — Foster connections, collective space, and experiences to encourage authenticity, acceptance, and belonging
- Leadership Development — Collaborate with students as they grow in their civic identities and their capacity to intentionally contribute to a common good
- Critical Reflection — Guide community-engaged learners as they make meaning of experiences and expand understanding of their roles in social change.
- Social Innovation — Embrace inclusive and collaborative approaches that lead to systemic, social, and environmental change
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