Civic Engagement

Shockers Serve

Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership recognizes the power of a helping hand and strives to coordinate the needs of the community with Wichita State University students who are interested in volunteering. We seek to engage students in opportunities within the community that will support their efforts to be productive citizens.

CSB student volunteering at Wednesdays at the Diner

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Community Service Board

Wichita State University’s Community Service Board is a student organization that works to address issues of public concern through service and active citizenship in the community. Our volunteer events are rewarding experiences that complement students' academic pursuits, allowing them to engage and develop while helping build a more vibrant campus culture that enhances their journey as Shockers.

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Alternative Breaks

Alternative Breaks are an immersive way to learn about social and cultural issues throughout communities. Students apply to go on Alternative Break, and once selected must enroll in the Service and Leadership Need course. This experiential course uses an applied learning method of service-learning to explore different communal needs. The class will explore social justice issues related to service through readings, discussions, writing, reorientation service in Wichita and research-based reflection.

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Shockers Vote

The Shockers Vote Coalition is a collaborative campus wide initiative that brings together WSU’s staff, students, faculty and community to help plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives to encourage voter engagement. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join the coalition. For questions or to join the coalition email seal@wichita.edu or call (316) 978-3022.

In 2023 Wichita State University was designated a Voter Friendly Campus by the Campus Vote Project.

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