About The Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement & Nonprofit Development

About the Scripps Howard Center

Our Mission

The Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement & Nonprofit Development works to make a difference in the civic life of our communities through learning, scholarship, community involvement, and mutually beneficial partnerships with other organizations and institutions. The Center promotes a democratic society through the development of civic literacy and civic skills. These skills include: a commitment to understand and remain current regarding local, national, and international issues; openness to diverse viewpoints; the ability to participate in public deliberation and dialogue; and a willingness to take informed action to address community needs.

Our Goals

Promote the civic development of NKU students and faculty, P-12 students and the larger community.

Provide opportunities for NKU students to engage in service learning, philanthropy, and community service.

Serve as a conduit for linking the needs of the community with NKU students and faculty who have the necessary interest, knowledge, and skills to address those needs.

Create an awareness of the political and non-political processes that influence the quality of life in our communities.

Provide a forum for public dialogue regarding local, national, and international issues.

Create a more informed citizenry that recognizes and explores the complexities and multiple perspectives inherent in social issues.

Provide faculty with resources and professional development opportunities to incorporate civic learning and community-based learning into their classes.

Encourage faculty to increase their involvement in community-based scholarship.

Encourage faculty to value community-based scholarship in their evaluation of colleagues.

Partner with the nonprofit community to enhance their effectiveness as a key component in a democratic society and to enrich the education of NKU students.

Contribute significantly to the community in ways that are consistent with the mission of Scripps Howard Center.

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FOR STUDENTS
We support student engagement, offer tools to find volunteer opportunities and assist in placing students in nonprofit internships.

FOR FACULTY/STAFF
We assist you with valuable resources to get your students involved with the community or teach a Service Learning course.

FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We help community agencies to utilize institutional resources for community use which benefit both campus and community.

FOR NONPROFITS
We provide nonprofit organizations with high-quality management support services.



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