Office of Civic Engagement
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, UR145
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
Urban Building, UR 145
1717 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.687.5534
Office Of Civic Engagement
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
The OCE and CSU Men's Basketball Team Serve Families in Need at the Hunger Network Midtown Market Food Pantry
It was a great night to be a Cleveland State University Viking serving 46 families in need at the Hunger Network Midtown Market Food Pantry on February 24, 2025! We always love teaming up with the CSU Men's Basketball Team out in the Cleveland community where we get to meet and know our Cleveland neighbors! A big thank you to the Hunger Network staff and the community for welcoming us to the Midtown Market Food Pantry!
A Year at CSU: In Partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio
On Wednesday, February 12th, the OCE hosted its 2nd ‘A Year at CSU with the Boys and Girls Clubs of NEO’ event on at Cleveland State University.
For this visit, 30 Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio youth and 4 Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio staff members got to explore our amazing CSU College of Health! After President Bloomberg and Dean Brooks from the College of Health welcomed them to campus, these scholars got to learn what physical therapy is all about while engaging in exercises and activities with the CSU DPT 2 students and faculty member, Dr. Collins. Next up was a visit to the Adult Nursing Lab so they could check out all the cool technology used to train nursing professionals!
The evening ended with a take home meal from Chick Fil A, lots of smiles, and the possibility of seeing themselves as future students on CSU’s campus where everyone thrives!
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.
Civic Engagement Day
The OCE and CSU Athletics were thrilled to host Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on campus Wednesday, September 18th for our nonpartisan Civic Engagement Day event. Mr. LaRose spoke to 203 athletes about the importance of public service, leadership, and voting, and why it’s important to be civically engaged.
The OCE thanks Frank LaRose and Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Director Tony Perlatti for speaking about how elections work!
Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, UR145
Cleveland, OH 44115
Campus Location
Urban Building, UR 145
1717 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.687.5534