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Center for California Cultural and Social Issues

About CCCSI

Since its founding in 1963, Pitzer College has been committed to teaching students to be responsible citizens of communities both local and global 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 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, not to dispense “expert” solutions to pre-defined needs, but to identify and engage resources — both human and material — within the community.

Under leadership and the guidance of the Steering Committee, 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.

Community Based Education connects students and faculty with local organizations to create community-based research, service learning and experiential education opportunities that enhance the social, environmental, cultural and economic health of our communities. CCCSI serves a liaison between the academic institution and community partners, provides internship opportunities, and assistance with funding and programming, as well as providing logistical support to students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

If you would like to learn more about CCCSI please visit the following pages.

• Partnerships
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• Changemakers
• Funding
• Founding Contributors
• Steering Committee

CCCSI Contact Info

Tessa Hicks - Interim Director - 607-3061
Tricia Morgan - Assistant Director - 607-8184
Tania Gomez - Urban Fellow - 607-8183
Deborah Lieberman - Urban Fellow - 607-8183
Lolly Beck-Pancer - Urban Fellow - 607-8183
Carmen Uriarte - Urban Fellow - 607-8183

Center for California Cultural and Social Issues
Bernard Hall - Pitzer College
1050 N. Mills Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711

Telephone: (909) 607-8183
Email: cccsi_staff@pitzer.edu