Educating for democracy is an essential part of the USM's mission to serve the people of Maryland. Our universities' strong focus on civic education and civic engagement (CECE) prepares students to be responsible citizens, contribute to the civic health of their communities, and preserve our democracy. Civic engagement is a key ingredient in multiple priorities in the USM's Strategic Plan, Vision 2030.

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University CECE Offices and Programs

The USM's Civic Education and Civic Engagement initiatives are directed by the USM Office of Academic and Student Affairs and guided by a CECE Council that includes representatives from all 12 USM universities.

• Bowie State University | Civic Engagement Events
• Frostburg State University | Office of Civic Engagement
• Salisbury University | Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement
• Towson University | Office of Engagement and Social Responsibility
• University of Maryland, Baltimore | Office of Community Engagement
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) | Civic Engagement and Leadership
• University of Maryland, College Park | Leadership and Community Service Learning
• University of Baltimore | College of Public Affairs Community Engagement Opportunities

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CECE Publications and Data

Date	Publication
May 2024	Civic Education and the Academy, USM Chancellor's Newsletter
November 2019	USM Student Voting Rates, National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement
May 2018	Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Workgroup Report, USM Board of Regents