Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership

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Through partnerships with campus and community, the mission of the Center for Civic Engagement & Student Leadership at Lindsey Wilson University is to prepare students for lives of purpose by facilitating meaningful service experiences that are created in conversation with the community, empowering students through experiential learning that promotes a lifelong commitment to equity, personal development, and engaged citizenship.

Funding Opportunity For Students

Community Engagement Grant Application Submit a grant application for funds to support student-led initiatives working to address community needs.

Be involved! Build your resume! Once you’ve built your leadership skills, contact Career Services to see how you can include your involvement on your resume.

Campus-Wide Leadership

• L3 - L3 stands for LIVE, LEARN, and LEAD and has become the symbol for student leadership at Lindsey Wilson University. The Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership recognizes individuals who articulate clear ideas about life, motivate others around them, and take action to create change. The call for nominations occurs each spring.
• Lindsey Leaders - Faculty and staff may submit a student spotlight to encourage and promote small acts of leadership they observe in and out of the classroom. Spotlights will take place on Instagram @LWCCivicCenter
• Intro to Leadership Studies - This course examines leadership theory in relationship to student leadership roles. It features critical thinking and reflective activities designed to engage students in practices for exemplary leaders. Students will learn how to transform their leadership style, skills, and values into action by participating in group discussions, recreational activities, directed readings, and class presentations. This course is available every fall.
• Leadership Symposium - This annual symposium is offered each spring centered around a different theme. Mark your calendars to hear from various speakers on leadership.
• Schedule a Leadership Professional Development Workshop - Invite the Center Director to your classroom to lead an activity or informational session on student leadership. civicengagement@lindsey.edu

Community Engagement

• Bonner Scholars
• Community Partnerships
• Campus-wide service days
• Malvina Farkle Day
• Coats for Kids
• Lindsey Votes!
1. National Voter Registration Day - September 17, 2024
2. Register to vote online - Last day to register in Kentucky is October 7, 2024
3. Build your voter ballot for upcoming elections using this tool.
4. Find your Election Day Polling Location
5. Go vote on General Election Day - November 5, 2024

Student Engagement

• Bob’s Basket
• Green Dot
• Student Government Association
• Students engage the community and social issues in many areas across campus, including student organizations. Consider joining a club or organization to foster your leadership skills and develop connections with the local community.
• Other campus leadership organizations - Peer Mentor, Resident Assistant, Student Ambassador, and College Tutor
• Campus Leadership Recognition