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Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE) provides opportunities for civic
engagement and leadership development at San Francisco State University for students and
faculty. Through innovative courses, experiential learning, political engagement, participatory
action research, social entrepreneurship, and direct services, we partner the resources and
expertise of our urban university with the knowledge and assets of diverse communities. Working
locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally, we cultivate strong leaders who will effectively
advocate for social, economic and educational inclusion, and fully participate in the civic life and
political processes of their communities. The Institute houses the university-wide Community
Service Learning (CSL) program which promotes and supports CSL courses in 45 departments
across all colleges of the university.
During 2011, more than 8,500 students conducted more than 250,000 hours of service to
community agencies through its programs. The Institute manages the two key internship
programs – the Panetta Congressional Internship and the Willie Brown Fellowship – that place
students in internships with the U.S. Congress and the San Francisco government each year.
And the Institute has long served as the University’s main contact with statewide and national
organizations that promote community engagement – CSU Chancellor’s Office Center for
Community Engagement, California Campus