Civic Engagement

Through its many courses and programs the college has demonstrated a commitment to educating its students to become informed, engaged and responsible citizens in our democratic society.

• In their coursework students learn to apply critical thinking skills to challenging social issues; to use their knowledge of history, culture, and social and political institutions in analyzing complex problems; to engage moral and ethical reasoning in decision making; to value diversity in people, culture and thought; and to work independently and collectively toward the achievement of the shared ideals of our society.
  
• Students have the opportunity to unify learning and service through an integration of course work and volunteer community service as part of the Service Learning Program and through internship programs.
  
• A wide range of activities sponsored by Student Programs offers opportunities for students to learn and practice skills of leadership and service to the college.
  
• The college offers its students and its community a series of challenging and inspiring guest speakers and panel discussion, over thirty events annually, including many speakers of national prominence, who share their expertise and passion on issues of critical importance.

Campus Compact

Edmonds Community College is a member of Campus Compact, a national organization that exists to promote civic purposes and service learning in higher education. As a result of this membership, AmeriCorps volunteers serve the college by coordinating our program in Service Learning. Students who are involved in this program are placed in organizations within our community to do volunteer service in fields that are directly related to their coursework. This melding of classroom education and community service has proven to be a very potent combination for developing a better educated and more involved citizenry. For further information about this program please contact Thomas Murphy at tmurphy.edcc.edu.

Edmonds Community College cablecasts interviews, discussions, and lectures on local, regional and national issues on local Comcast, Channels 21 in South Sno. Co. and 26, in the City of Edmonds