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College at Old Westbury has maintained
throughout its history a commitment
to social justice, educational
empowerment, civic responsibility,
and community engagement through
its curriculum and activities.
Now,
via The Community Engagement and
Partnership Center founded in
2006, and its First-Year Experience
Program, Old Westbury shares its
resources to support the programmatic
efforts of non-profit organizations
and to address issues of shared
concern within various communities.
The college, as a whole, is using
its influential role as a regional
employer and developer to contribute
directly and tangibly to community
revitalization efforts.
Critical
to this effort is the student
community engagement component.
Implemented by CEPC and the FYE,
the College has initiated a voluntary
course-embedded community-based
learning and action program in
which students engage in community
service in areas related to their
course of study.
Beginning
in fall 2007, this program will
be mandated for all first-year
students.
For more information on the Community
Engagement and Partnership Center,
contact:
