Office of Community and Civic Engagement

Who We Are

The Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE) at Farmingdale State College leads the institutionalization of community engagement and civic learning. It advances meaningful partnerships between the campus and community by embedding community and civic engagement across academic and co-curricular experiences. OCCE supports engaged teaching, scholarship, and service, while creating student-centered opportunities that address real-world challenges in collaboration with local, national, and global partners.

Nationally Recognized Commitment

 In 2020, Farmingdale State College earned the prestigious Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, joining just 119 institutions nationwide. In January 2026, the College proudly received its Community Engagement re-classification, reaffirming this distinction among only eight SUNY institutions. This recognition underscores Farmingdale’s sustained commitment to embedding community engagement across teaching, research, and co-curricular experiences.

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Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

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Initiatives

Ramp Up the Vote!

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Ramp up the Vote!

Ramp Up the Vote! is a nonpartisan voter outreach initiative spearheaded by the Office of Community Engagement at Farmingdale State College (FSC). The program aims to increase student participation in local, state, and national elections by fostering civic education, raising awareness about voter registration deadlines, and emphasizing the importance of every vote.

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Global Civics

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Global Civics

Global Civics is an innovative initiative from the Office of Community Engagement at Farmingdale State College (FSC) that promotes global civic education, sustainable development, and awareness of “global” issues—local actions with global significance. The initiative empowers students to become globally conscious citizens, engaging with both global challenges and local solutions.

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Volunteer Corps

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Volunteer Corps

The FSC Volunteer Corps offers students an opportunity to give back to the community by volunteering their time and talents throughout the semester at various external community organizations. This initiative allows students to engage in meaningful service, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact on those in need. By participating, students can contribute to causes they are passionate about, gain real-world experience, and foster connections between the college and the broader community. This program not only benefits the organizations and individuals they serve but also enhances the students’ personal and professional growth.

Community Service Tracker

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Community Service Tracker Form

Please utilize this form to document your volunteer or community engagement efforts. Your input will assist the Nexus Center Office of Community and Civic Engagement in collecting vital data on a campus-wide scale and support our application for the Carnegie Community Engagement Re-Classification Distinction.

Your name and email address will be part of your form submission.

• Community Service Tracker

Latest News

Feed Items

FSC Receives 2nd Carnegie Classification for Excellence in Community Engagement

January 13, 2026

FSC receives esteemed 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for institutional excellence in community and civic engagement.

FSC Goes to the UN

December 11, 2024

FSC students learn about global civics through an educational immersion trip to UN Headquarters.

Constitution Week 2024: Celebrating What Unites Us

October 2, 2024

FSC was proud to host its first annual Day of Belonging and Constitution Week celebration, a multi-day series of programs and events.

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