The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) works with students, faculty, and staff at Cleveland State University to encourage citizenship and strong communities by building partnerships within CSU, with public, nonprofit community-based organizations, and governmental institutions. These partnerships enhance student learning by engaging students in civic, employment, experiential, leadership, and co-curricular involvement opportunities and experiences while contributing to the civic, academic, social, and economic well-being of Cleveland, its neighborhoods, and the Northeast Ohio region. The CSU Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) has a vast network of strategic civic and community partnerships. Each of our partners play a pivotal role in connecting and engaging CSU, our students, and the Greater Cleveland Community.

From one-time volunteer experiences for students to service-learning projects embedded in the curriculum to long-term collaborative partnerships that tackle the community's toughest challenges, the Office of Civic Engagement helps campus and community maximize the benefits of their interdependence.  

Recent News

LANDtheVote

The Office of Civic Engagement at Cleveland State University is grateful that the CSU Men’s Basketball Team Cleveland State University Athletics could join us for the nonpartisan City of Cleveland - City Hall #LANDtheVote event with Mayor Justin M. Bibb that was sponsored by the Cleveland Cavaliers, League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Public Library, and Urban League of Greater Cleveland! It was a great event that focused on getting registered to vote, updating voter registrations, and getting #voteready for the November 5th Presidential Election. It was a GREAT DAY for our democracy in the City of Cleveland. Thank you Mayor Bibb for including the Cleveland State University’s Office of Civic Engagement! And yes, all of us completed our Voter Passports! Learn more: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/mayors-initiatives.