The University of Vermont's Leadership and Civic Engagement Programs (LCE) Office is housed in the Department of Student Life. Our mission is to foster a culture of student involvement, leadership, and learning through hands-on community service.

We envision a student body that is:

Actively engaged in their college and local community;

Challenged and changed by first-hand experiences in communities that are different from their own;

Empowered and inspired by the people they met through their efforts;

Encouraged to learn and understand issues around cultural pluralism, social justice, and environmental issues;

And forever moved to help make a difference after they leave UVM.

Civic Engagement and social justice work are part of the foundation of the student experience here at UVM. Community Service Programs has evolved over the years into an active partnership between staff, faculty, students, and the community.