Center for Campus and Community Engagement
The Center for Campus and Community Engagement connects students, faculty, staff, and communities (from local to global) to create and maintain mutually beneficial academic, research, and service partnerships that foster resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.
Ways to Engage
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Explore our Cities and CommunitiesDiscover the vibrant communities of southeast Ohio and delve into the rich history and dynamic present of the Appalachian region.
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Community ProgramsAre you a community member looking for consultation services, youth camps, and other resources? Ohio University offers a multitude of programs for our communities.
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Community-Engaged CoursesLearn more about officially designated C-Courses and find resources to support curricular community engagement.
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Community-Engaged ResearchLearn about the community-engaged research, training, and resources available at OHIO.
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Community Work StudyFind work study opportunities in the community.
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Civic Engagement and VotingLearn about opportunities for voting and otherwise getting involved as a local citizen.
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Volunteer and Internship OpportunitiesAre you a student looking to volunteer or intern in the community? Or an organization looking for volunteers for a service project? The GivePulse platform will connect you.
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The Bobcat NeighborhoodA directory connecting you to alumni-owned businesses across the globe, as well as local businesses and nonprofits in our campus communities. Join or browse the Neighborhood today!
Events
Thursday, February 10
Young Athens Professionals Happy Hour!
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Varies month to month
Ohio University student voting increased nearly 10 percent in last year’s presidential election, rising to 70.6 percent in 2020 from a rate of 60.8 percent in 2016.
November 29, 2021
The Office of Sustainability at Ohio University has been working hard to create community outreach programs for OHIO community members and for the Athens community. The Office of Sustainability facilitates the implementation of the Ohio University Sustainability and Climate Action Plan and ensures fulfillment of institutional commitments to environmental, social, and economic well-being.
October 26, 2021
Dr. Jacob Hiler, Director of the Center for Consumer Research and Analytics (CRA), prioritizes looking for opportunities to give back to the university and the community. Under Dr. Hiler’s leadership, the mission of the CRA has expanded to serve non-profit and local business partners.
September 28, 2021
Maxeen Ramlo is a senior studying mechanical engineering in the Russ College of Engineering who puts in just as much time to her education as she does to engaging in our community. Since she started as a freshman at Ohio University, she has been very politically involved and worked hard to connect campus involvement to community involvement at Ohio University.
Newsletter Sign-Up
The CCCE's newsletters are one of the ways we aim to keep people informed on the latest news and upcoming events in and around Ohio University campuses and southeast Ohio.
Share Your Story
Have you been a part of a community engaged project? We want to hear from you! Storytelling is a powerful way of sharing your experience, inspiring others. Tell us how community engagement has led to real mutually beneficial impacts!