The University of the South CAMPUS LIFE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT We envision students as active global citizens advancing economic, social, and environmental well-being. Develop the knowledge and skills to become a changemaker right here on the South Cumberland Plateau–and beyond. WHY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AT SEWANEE? Civic engagement brings people together to participate in collaborative, transformational learning that is life enriching and socially beneficial. Go beyond the four walls of a classroom and cultivate applied knowledge, deep relationships, and civic skills for a lifetime of achievement and service. 2020 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award Daniel Carter, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, and Academic Civic Engagement Leader, is the recipient of a 2020 Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award. These awards are presented by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to recognize exemplary public service. Daniel Carter was nominated for his civic initiatives in his homeplace, Marion County, and his work with Sewanee students on these initiatives. READ MORE ACADEMIC CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CERTIFICATE IN CIVIC AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Civic engagement activates classroom learning by involving students, community partners, and faculty in collaborative projects that address pressing challenges and pursue promising solutions. Civic engagement is integrated across the curriculum through the Community Engaged Learning program (CEL), and the Certificate in Civic and Global Leadership. LEARN MORE INTERNSHIPS SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Civic engagement interns invest in communities while deepening their leadership and professional skills. The Office of Civic Engagement supports multiple summer and academic year internships. LEARN MORE Next OCE AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHAT COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS DO YOU ENVISION? We work with community partners to design and implement collaborative projects that strengthen our partners, broaden community, and make connections that last. COLLABORATE WITH US FACULTY ACTIVATE YOUR TEACHING AND RESEARCH Through fellowships, workshops, and course support we advance civic learning and community-engaged scholarship that pursues community-identified projects and deepens student learning. LEARN MORE Next In This Section CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AT SEWANEE OUR PROGRAMS OUR PROGRAMS STORIES AND HIGHLIGHTS OUR OFFICE CONNECT IN THIS SECTION The University of the South 735 University Avenue, Sewanee TN 37383 931.598.1000 Social Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube Flickr PRIVACY LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR TRAVELING TO SEWANEE CALENDARS DIRECTORY OFFICES WORK AT SEWANEE Sewanee Cares 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ACADEMIC SUPPORT WELLNESS SERVICES & ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY & NON-DISCRIMINATION RESPECT, CONSENT, & TITLE IX SUBSTANCE USE & ABUSE SAFETY & SECURITY SCHOOL OF LETTERS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY © THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH 2021