The Office of Community Engagement

Our Mission in Practice

The Office of Community Engagement is deeply rooted in the mission of Emmanuel College and our Catholic identity. Our commitment to community, social responsibility, is reflected in our programming and initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships and fostering a community grounded in inclusion, respect, and shared purpose.

By advancing collaboration with both internal and external partners, we seek to cultivate meaningful connections and create transformative opportunities that promote belonging, and collective growth across all sectors of campus and beyond.

Guided by our four tenets — Student Development Leadership and Engagement, Faculty and Staff Success, People and Culture, and Partnership and Community Engagement — we are committed to fostering a scholarly and socially responsive environment. Our work embodies a deliberate and strategic approach to community engagement, emphasizing reciprocal relationships and civic responsibility. Through these efforts, we advance a shared vision for a more inclusive and interconnected global society.

Our Team & Our Work

Meet the people behind the OCE—and explore the programs, partnerships, and events that bring our mission to life.

What We Do

From campus conversations to citywide service initiatives, our programs and events invite all members of the Emmanuel community to connect, engage, and grow together.

Who We Are

The Community Engagement team works collaboratively across campus and with external partners to support Emmanuel’s shared commitment to inclusion, connection, and social responsibility.

Our Four Tenets

Student Development, Leadership, and Engagement 

We provide educational and experiential learning opportunities that nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of our students.

Faculty and Staff Success, Engagement, and Development: 

We support faculty and staff by advancing scholarship, promoting professional learning, and centering research and innovation.

People and Culture

In collaboration with Human Resources, we create and manage policies, programs, and initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive work environment where every community member can thrive.

Partnership and Community Engagement

We develop and strengthen relationships with local and national partners to bring greater value and service to the Office of Community Engagement and Emmanuel College as a whole.