Office of Community and Civic Engagement

Who We Are

The Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE) at Farmingdale State College takes the lead in institutionalizing community and civic engagement. It supports, showcases, and amplifies engaged scholarship and research among faculty, while creating student-centered academic and service opportunities to address various social issues in collaboration with local, national, and international networks. Operating under the umbrella of Nexus Center for Applied Learning and Career Development, the OCCE strives to inspire students, faculty, and staff to increase and maintain a lifelong commitment to public service and advocacy.

Nationally Recognized Commitment

In 2020, Farmingdale State College earned the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, one of only 119 institutions to do so. This designation recognizes the college's strong commitment to community involvement, shared with only eight other SUNY schools. It highlights Farmingdale's dedication to integrating community engagement into its teaching, research, and co-curricular activities. Explore our Carnegie Foundation Distinction further.

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Initiatives

Ramp Up the Vote!

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Ramp up the Vote!

Ramp Up the Vote! is a nonpartisan voter outreach initiative spearheaded by the Office of Community Engagement at Farmingdale State College (FSC). The program aims to increase student participation in local, state, and national elections by fostering civic education, raising awareness about voter registration deadlines, and emphasizing the importance of every vote.

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Global Civics

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Global Civics

Global Civics is an innovative initiative from the Office of Community Engagement at Farmingdale State College (FSC) that promotes global civic education, sustainable development, and awareness of “glocal” issues—local actions with global significance. The initiative empowers students to become globally conscious citizens, engaging with both global challenges and local solutions.

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Volunteer Corps

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Volunteer Corps

The FSC Volunteer Corps offers students an opportunity to give back to the community by volunteering their time and talents throughout the semester at various external community organizations. This initiative allows students to engage in meaningful service, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact on those in need. By participating, students can contribute to causes they are passionate about, gain real-world experience, and foster connections between the college and the broader community. This program not only benefits the organizations and individuals they serve but also enhances the students’ personal and professional growth.

Community Service Tracker

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Community Service Tracker Form

Please utilize this form to document your volunteer or community engagement efforts. Your input will assist the Nexus Center Office of Community and Civic Engagement in collecting vital data on a campus-wide scale and support our application for the Carnegie Community Engagement Re-Classification Distinction.

Your name and email address will be part of your form submission.

• Community Service Tracker

Latest News

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FSC Goes to the UN

December 11, 2024

FSC students learn about global civics through an educational immersion trip to UN Headquarters.

Nourishing Community

November 27, 2024

The FSC Food Pantry and Nexus Center joined with campus volunteers to hold a Thanksgiving meal kit drive for campus community members in need.

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