CEC Faculty Support

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It's more meaningful. It's applied. And it allows me to be creative and do things I couldn't do in a non-community engagement class. It's totally transformed my teching and I'll never go back to teaching these courses in the non-community engagement way I used to. 

Pitzer Faculty on Teaching a Social Responsibility Praxis (SRX) course

50+ Social Responsibility Praxis (SRX) & Community Engaged Courses

offered a year

The Community Engagement Center supports and engages Pitzer faculty teaching Social Responsibility Praxis (SRX) and/or community engaged course by providing the following: 

  • Course Enhancement funding
  • Student Trainings
  • Community Partner Matching
  • Logistical Support
  • Community Engagement Consultation
  • and more!

If you are teaching an SRX or community engaged course we encourage you to utilize these resources! If you have any questions or need any additional support from the CEC that isn't listed, email us!

Information + Resources

Course Enhancement Awards | CEA

The CEA (Course Enhancement Awards) is available at the beginning of each semester to all faculty teaching an SRX course or non SRX that has a community engagement component. This award for $500 help with materials, guest speakers, event, and transportation needs.

Learn More About Course Enhancement Awards (CEAs)

Community Partner Matching

Whether you are teaching a Social Responsibility Praxis (SRX) course or a course with a community engagement component, finding the right community partnership can feel challenging! We have a list of wonderful community partners that would be happy to collaborate with you and your students. Check out our Community Partner's page for more details about our currently local partnerships! If you aren't sure how to start the conversation, meet with one of our staff to begin the introduction!

Learn More About our Community Partners!
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Community Engagement Faculty Network (CEFN)

The Community Engagement Faculty Network (CEFN) is an opportunity for faculty to engage with their colleagues and find ways of supporting one another in their community engagement efforts.

Learn More About the CEFN

Support for Students

If you are teaching an SRX course, a course with a community engagement component or if any of your students are volunteering within the community outside of class, the CEC has resources available to alleviate the financial burdens that may occur! Direct your students to our Student Resources page for more information on how to tap into these resources!

Learn More About CEC Student Support

Community Engagement Funding

We've allocated funding to support community-based programming and initiatives including: program materials, honorarium, co-sponsorship, and translation related services.

Learn More About our Community Funding Opportunities
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Translation & Interpretation Services

Translation & Interpretation Services provides dedicated funding and support available to all community members (students, staff, faculty and community partners).

Learn More About Translation & Interpretation Services
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Faculty & Partner Connections

Jessica Chairez
  • Assistant Director of Community Engagement
Tim Lewis
  • CEC Program Coordinator

Financial & Logistical Support

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Jack Contreras
  • Office Manager for Community Engagement