Welcome to our site! Our programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives. Build authentic community and expand your educational experience at the University of Washington. Browse our opportunities below to find something that works for you.

  1. Civic Health Scorecard

    Civic Health Scorecard

    Track Your Impact. Grow Your Leadership. Strengthen Our Civic Health. 

    The Civic Health Scorecard is your guide to exploring, practicing, and reflecting on civic leadership at UW and beyond. Through everyday actions, like joining a dialogue, volunteering, voting, or engaging with the arts, you contribute to the health of our communities. 

  2. Internship GEN ST 350 Course

    Internship GEN ST 350 Course

    Earn credit for the learning associated with an internship experience.

  3. Leadership Minor

    Leadership Minor

    Study and develop competencies for leadership in your professional and public life.

  4. Riverways Rural & Tribal Programs

    Riverways Rural & Tribal Programs

    Develop leadership skills and community awareness through working in literacy arts, STEM and college access projects in rural and tribal communities throughout Washington State.

CELE News & Events

news

The Civics Generation // University of Washington Magazine
From mentorship to MBA // Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of Washington recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Launching Community Connect UW (CCUW)

New Online Platform Provides UW Community New Ways to Engage 

The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is proud to support a new online system called Community Connect UW (CCUW) for the Seattle Campus. This system is accessible to UW Community members and partner organizations across all three UW campuses as a part of the tri-campus building capacity for community engagement project. If you want to learn more about how CCUW might support your work at the UW, please reach out to Kathryn Pursch Cornforth at celecenter@uw.edu.

 
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Stories

Not sure how to get involved? Here are some stories from students and partners from across all our programs.