About Civic Engagement
At the Community College of Allegheny County, we strive to provide students with a strong basis for active and participatory citizenship. Voting is an important part of civic life. We provide students with clear information about how to register and where to find election resources. Voting is the first step in becoming an active citizen.
Civic education at CCAC is also citizenship education. Students learn about their community and how they can take part in it. They practice using skills from their courses to understand real challenges. Active citizenship involves participation. Civic education means providing opportunities for such participation, both on campus and in their communities.
ALL In Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Democracy Challenge is a national program that helps colleges raise student voting and civic involvement. It works with colleges to create simple plans, set clear goals, and measure progress in voter education and registration. The program helps students learn how to take part in elections and understand how voting affects their communities.
CCAC—a 2022 All in "Most Engaged Campus For College Student Voting"
We're proud to announce that CCAC was recognized for excellence in nonpartisan democratic engagement as a recipient of ALL IN to Vote's Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting! #ALLINAwards
All In Awards 2022 Election
Honoring Campuses For Excellence in Student Democratic Engagement
CCAC won a Certificate of Recognition for having the highest voter registration for a two-year institution in 2022 as part of the Pennsylvania Campus Voting Challenge.
CCAC's Civic Purpose
CCAC’s civic purpose is to build a strong campus community by:
- Promoting intentional service activities for students, staff and community
- Helping students understand social justice issues and how they affect democracy
- Helping students learn how the government works and how their choices affect others.
- Providing students with the necessary resources and civic education for them to better understand that their vote is their voice
2025–2026 Voter Friendly Campus
We are proud to announce that we make democratic engagement a priority. As part of Fair Elections Center's Campus Vote Project and NASPA's "Voter Friendly Campus" program, we are committed to ensuring our students have the information and tools they need to register and vote. Together with our fellow "Voter Friendly Campuses," we served over a million students in the fall of 2024!
Read MoreConstitution Day Resources
In September 1787, the Founders signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. On Constitution Day, the National Constitution Center presents a series of programs and events highlighting the history and meaning of the document. Check them out here:
Vote and make your voice heard!
Learn more about making your voice heard and exercising your constitutional right to vote. Access helpful voting resources, find your polling place, learn how to educate yourself, and take your pledge to vote in the upcoming election!
Make Your Voice Heard
Contact a Civic Engagement Coordinator at CCAC
Dr. Jacqueline M. Cavalier
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Professor of History & Civic Engagement Coordinator - jcavalier@ccac.edu