Spring 2009 - Center for California Cultural and Social Issues (CCCSI)

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Since its founding in 1963, Pitzer College has been committed to teaching students to be responsible citizens of both global and local communities by applying the study of liberal arts to concrete actions that benefit others. With the generous support of two major contributors, the W.M. Keck and James Irvine Foundations, Pitzer College established the Center for California Cultural and Social Issues (CCCSI) in 1999 to further this commitment through a variety of programs integrating work in the field with work in the classroom.

CCCSI works in the community creating partnerships and engaging resources — both human and material. The Center supports innovative community-based projects by offering research awards and fellowships. In turn, the Center's community partners present faculty and students with extraordinary opportunities to engage in applied problem-solving activities.

On February 9, 2009, CCCSI was named to The Corporation for National and Community Service President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary service. Launched in 2006, the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement.

The following is a list of CCCSI past and present of some the community groups with whom the College has partnered, is currently partnering, or is in the process of developing new partnerships:

• Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ)
• Jumpstart
• Leadership in Environmental Education Program (LEEP)
• Líderes Campesinas
• Camp Afflerbaugh Paige
• Camp Glenn Rockey
• City of Pomona Homeless Services
• Claremont After-School Programs (CLASP)
• Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe
• Foothill AIDS Project
• Foundations Class at Claremont High School
• Garey High School
• Heman G. Stark Youth Correctional Facility
• House of Ruth
• Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)
• Montessori School
• Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC)
• Prototypes
• Rancho Cucamonga Day Laborers
• REACH LA
• Reading Company
• School of Arts and Enterprise (SAE)
• SOAR Academy at Linda Vista Elementary
• Soledad Enrichment Action (SEA) Charter High School
• Study Buddies/Kidcare International
• Uncommon Good

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