The Judicial Board is composed entirely of students. This system teaches students that they have a responsibility for defending and protecting core moral values in their communities. They may choose to become active participants in a college organization or to enroll in programs coordinated by the Community Service Office. This office establishes arrangements between student volunteers and local nonprofit organizations such as public schools, soup kitchens, and the Humane Society. These community-building activities help students learn experientially the theme and ideals of the college's distinctive curriculum.
Many students continue their projects throughout their four years.
Because research shows that peers have more influence than adults in behavior-related issues,the college trains Peer Educators, voluntary eaders who present residential hall programs, organize an Alcohol Education Week, give improvisational performances, and lead other activities. More students were suspended than in the past,and the college's intolerance of this behavior has had a positive impact on the number of incidents this year. Outside agencies, such as Twelve Step programs, also participate. Conducts a critical assessment of character-building projects and activities In the Portfolio Assessment course, students systematically look at the contents of their portfolios which contain specific assignments from their first three semesters to examine their intellectual and moral development and to assess their progress toward achieving the Fourteen Goals of the Franklin Pierce College Experience. Using this course as a checkpoint, students set personal goals for themselves to prepare for the final self-assessment activity in the Senior Liberal Arts Seminar course.