Center for Community Engagement
Connecting USM to the Community
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) supports community and civic engagement at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to effect positive social change and prepare responsible citizen leaders.
Looking for ways to give back or connect to the community? Request a one-on-one meeting with our staff or check out Get Connected (volunteer.usm.edu) for local volunteer opportunities and organizations.
For Community Partners: Post Volunteer Opportunities
For Students: What Counts as Service Hours
Connecting with Community
Students at Southern Miss can participate in service-learning classes to engage in projects through which they apply and learn course content while serving the community. A list of USM service-learning classes is online.
Students who excel in service may also choose to graduate as a USM Citizen Scholar.
Community Engaged Learning
The Center for Community Engagement supports USM faculty who incorporate community-based experiences into their courses.
Faculty can connect teaching, learning, and research to the community through service-learning or community-engaged research.
Upcoming programs:
Mini Service-Learning Seminar (Dec. 15-16, 2026)
Service-Learning Faculty Fellows (Spring 2027)
