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. Democracy Dawgs

    Democracy Dawgs

    A campus coalition working to increase student voter and democratic engagement. 

  2. Leadership Minor

    Leadership Minor

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

  3. Internship GEN ST 350 Course

    Internship GEN ST 350 Course

    Earn credit for the learning associated with an internship experience.

  4. Work-Study Tutors (America Reads)

    Work-Study Tutors (America Reads)

    Tutor in an elementary, middle or high school focusing on literacy and math skills in Seattle Public School classrooms. Enjoy a flexible schedule with high impact as tutor in historically underserved communities in Seattle.

CELE News & Events

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The Civics Generation | University of Washington Magazine

How do you inspire a new generation into public service? The Evans School and CELE Center are connecting students with seasoned leaders and local opportunities to do just that.

Read the full article below.

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From mentorship to MBA // Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Alumnus Izaiha Ellis, ’20, connected with the interdisciplinary way of thinking in the Honors Program and mentored high school students through the CELE Center’s Dream Project.

Read moe about his journey below.

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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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UW recognized across all campuses with Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification

The UW has earned a prestigious Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification, highlighting our faculty, students and staff’s incredible connections with our local and global communities. 

In Seattle, the UW Community Engagement & Leadership Education (CELE) Center is at the heart of this achievement, inspiring students across disciplines to cultivate the skills and mindsets necessary for a thriving civic society. 

Please read the full article on UW News, which features Riverways Education Partnerships, linked below.

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Stories

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