Community and Civic Engagement

Our Mission

The Institute of Community and Civic Engagement works to empower students to become agents of change in their communities and beyond; to foster education that meets the needs of the communities we serve; and to help develop pathways to meaningful participation in local, state, and federal government decision making processes.

Community
Service Learning

Service Learning Students:

If you are looking for a community partner for your service learning class, please click here.

 

Add ICCE as a friend on facebook! FBpage

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See photos of our events and students on Flickr

 

The ICCE mailing list is used for ICCE events, related De Anza events, internship, job, and scholarship opportunities for students interested in community and civic engagement. See the homepage for shared posts. If you want to sign up, e-mail Kei Fischer at fischerkei@deanza.edu. 

Service Learning Faculty:

If you need assistance finding service learning placements for your students, please contact Tom Izu at izutom@deanza.edu or see Community Partners.

 

To find out how to make your course into a service learning course, see Faculty Resources.

 

Heads Up!

Want to integrate community service learning in your course?

We are recruiting faculty for our "S" designated service learning courses as well as planning a workshop on service learning for instructors.

 

Community Partners:

We are looking for community groups interested in working with us to provide service learning opportunities for our students. Please contact us. Please contact Tom Izu at izutom@deanza.edu

 

 

 

Cynthia Kaufman
Director of ICCE
kaufmancynthia@deanza.edu
408.864.8739

 

Kei Fischer

Community Organizer
fischerkei@deanza.edu
408.864.5559

 

Tom Izu, Service Learning
izutom@deanza.edu

408.864.8986

 

 

Office Email: icce@deanza.edu

 

East Cottage Room, download here for visual location.

De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014

 

Check out a Room at the new East Cottage Resource Room!(ECOT 2) click here

Students at Sacramento Capitol

In the News

Campus Camp Wellstone Training in the Santa Cruz Mountains May4-5 Weekend - Apply now!

Friday May 4- Saturday May 5 is the main weekend training date for our potential leaders of tomorrow. Receive training in leadership and organizing skills.

 

For more information, visit www.wellstone.org.

 

If you are interested in participating, please contact Nickey Yuen at 408.864.8535 or yuennicky@deanza.edu or Alysa Cisneros, Student Coordinator, De Anza ICCE, at alysalovesdemocracy@gmail.com

 

APALI Youth Leadership Academy

The APALI Youth Leadership Academy is a special college-level leadership class exploring Asian American and Pacific Islander community and civic involvement. Students gain valuable knowledge and personal empowerment--benefiting from a non-traditional, exciting, hands-on curriculum, including guest speakers from public officials, to community 
leaders and experts, an all-day community tour, a city-hall presentation, and assisting with APALI's annual benefit banquet. APALI alums agree that APALI is more than a class, it is an experience!

APALI website here


Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program; $20,000 scholarship to UCSC

A prestigious $20,000 scholarship to attend UCSC is due Febuary 3, 2012. The Karl S. Pister scholarship has been established to enable community college transfer students to complete their undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. To see if you are eligible apply by clicking the link below or visit the financial aid office to pick up an application.

 

Application


De Anza Campus Cupboard

Fill out an application and see if you qualify

for free weekly lunches.

Application

 

Contact Adam Coquia for more information adamcoquia@gmail.com 


Ode to De Anza:Inspiring During Challenging Times

Produced by Marlo A. Custodio, a diverse compilation of

faculty, staff, and student voices who share

their stories and inspirations. An Ode to De Anza


Ode to De Anza


Obtain a Certificate in Leadership and Social Change

A Certificate in leadership prepares students

to be leaders in their communities and gain in-depth knowledge of the social structures

that define our world. Acquiring a certificate

will develop the personal skills and practical knowledge required to transform those structures.

 

For more information, see the certificate website

or contact Cynthia Kaufman, Director of ICCE or Kei Fischer, Community Organizer, for further clarification.   



Institute of Community and Civic Engagement
Building: East Cottage
Contact: ICCE Office
Phone: 408.864.5559
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Last Updated: 4/25/12