Civic Engagement

The Center for Student Engagement at the University of Nevada, Reno is committed to civic engagement efforts that support the teaching and learning mission of the University through the co-creation and application of knowledge/action by students, community partners, service recipients and the university and through democratic processes that lead to self-governance. 

Definitions For CLDE

In order to participate in civic learning and democratic engagement (CLDE), it's important to know what all the components mean. Here a list of commonly used terms in civic learning and democratic engagement.

Student Engagement Model

There are many ways to be engaged as a students, but these six key components are descriptors to what it means to be democratically & civically engaged. Read more for more information.

NASPA Lead Initiative

The University of Nevada, Reno is one of nine colleges and universities to be a part of the NASPA Lead Initiative on Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (Lead Initiative). The goal is to encourage and highlight the work of student affairs in making civic learning and democratic engagement a part of every student's college education.