I jumped at the opportunity to minor in Community and Civic Engagement because it mirrors many of my career and personal goals, through its emphasis on engaging with various communities through organization and service. At its heart, CCE teaches students strategies for empowering people and communities to interact with larger structures impacting their daily life through Civic Literacy and Civic Skills. The minor allows space for each student to focus on their individual interests, which gave me the opportunity to apply my previous involvement and coursework. 

The minor in Community and Civic Engagement is exciting to me because it supports students in developing skills and knowledge that will help them use what they're learning in their major to amplify strengths and respond to needs in the communities where they live. It also embodies the spirit of the liberal arts by encouraging students to make connections across a wide range of disciplines and their relevance to everyday public life.