Community Engagement Center (CEC)

“We’re supporting the innovation, ideas, passions, and justice issues arising in our community partners by connecting them with faculty and students.”
Tricia Morgan ’08
CEC Director
Each student does a minimum of 40 hours of community engagement per semester.
About Us
The Community Engagement Center (CEC) connects students and faculty with local organizations to support:
- Community-Based Research
- Service Learning
- Experiential Education
The CEC liaises between Pitzer and community partners. These partnerships work to enhance communities’ social, environmental, cultural, and economic health.
The CEC provides internship opportunities and financial and program support. We also support logistics for students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Explore the CEC

CEC Programming
Our Pillars of Engagement and Racial Justice Programs are our core areas of engagement.
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Our Community Partners
We're dedicated to supporting community partners through their work with faculty and students.
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Featured
Marvin James: Exploring History and Community as an Activist-Artist
Marvin James shared with students his practice in contemporary archiving, community-based knowledge, and the scientific method as Pitzer’s 2024–25 activist-artist-in-residence.