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Civic engagement

The Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship works closely with faculty, staff, and students to build civic knowledge, skills, and attitudes by integrating civic education into campus life and academic coursework. 

The university vision states that the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement. Community Engagement works closely with faculty, staff, and students to build civic knowledge, skills, and attitudes by integrating civic education into campus life and academic coursework. Student- and course-centered activities that enhance exploration of current issues in the classroom are typically also open to and benefit from the diverse perspectives of the broader community.  

Read more about the American Democracy Project, Citizen Alum, Metro State Votes, the GROW-IT Center, Community-Engaged Scholarship grants for faculty, and what it means for Metro State University to be an “anchor institution.”