Civic Leadership Development
Mission
The Office of Civic Leadership Development facilitates civic education and access through community advocacy, experiential learning, and leadership development.
Vision
To empower students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be change agents in our communities.
Values
- Social Justice and Equity – We recognize that the systems that comprise our society have resulted in widespread inequities across minoritized communities and we commit to embodying an anti-racist, intersectional approach in civic education.
- Student Self-actualization – PCC students are capable of incredible things, and we carry an unwavering commitment to fostering an environment in which students are given the opportunities and skills in order to achieve their full potential.
- Interrogation of Traditional forms of Civic Leadership – We commit ourselves to a critical approach to civic leadership, one which uplifts non-traditional forms of civic leadership and engagement in addition to traditional civic structure like public office.
- Centering of Community Cultural Wealth – We reject deficit thinking and embrace/uplift the fact that our communities provide us with a wealth of non-traditional forms of wealth that enrich our collective community.
Student Internships
PCC Legislative Internship Program
The Portland Community College Legislative Internship is a unique opportunity funded through student activity fees that gives students the opportunity to intern with legislators in Salem, learn about the legislative process, and represent the diverse student population of PCC.
Get Informed and Get Involved
CLD Podcast: From Campus to Community
By sharing student, faculty, and alumni stories and giving examples of successful or impactful outcomes, the podcast aims to inspire and affirm the vision that a student at PCC has the potential to do great things. Our student-led podcast aims to do just that! Head over to Spotify to find our latest episodes.
Volunteer through GivePulse
Portland Community College has partnered with GivePulse, a community engagement platform designed with students in mind. Find volunteer opportunities and internships right in your community!
Students can use GivePulse to:
- Find opportunities for community engagement
- Track and share service hours/impacts
- Create a community engagement transcript for their resume/portfolio
To get started, head over to pcc.givepulse.com and log in using your MyPCC credentials.
Vote
The Office of Civic Leadership Development is committed to providing students, staff, faculty, and community members with opportunities to engage with the democratic process by voting in local, state, and national elections. Head over to our Voter Registration page to learn more.