The Office for Civic and Social Engagement

The Office for Civic and Social Engagement (OCSE) is a unique resource center which exists for the benefit of the Saint Mary's College students, faculty and staff. We provide information on community service, one-time volunteer events, service-learning, and special speakers and events relating to community engagement.

Rebuilding Together 2008

Thank you to those who helped this year!!!!!

Despite the rain and cold we had lots of volunteers and they did a great job. We can't thank you enough!

Go here for 2008 pictures!!

Register Your Volunteer Hours! We will keep track of your hours and the location of your service or the event with which you were involved. This allows us to create a "service transcript" for you (if desired) at the end of the school year or at graduation. It also allows us to keep track of how much service Saint Mary's students are providing in general. (This also includes hours worked for Judicial Board sanctions and Federal Work Study Community Service off-campus placement sites.) If you would like to register the events or placements you have been involved with so we can add them to our data bank, please click here.

New Resource!

Looking for a speaker for a class, meeting, club or event? the OCSE is proud to introduce our new Speaker's Bureau. You can find speakers from the local non-profit community who are willing to speak on topics ranging from animals to law to violence prevention. Take a look at what's available by clicking here.

Be the change you want to see in the world!!

Get involved and make a difference.

The world needs you.

Saint Mary's makes the President's National Honor Roll

...with Distinction!

What does this mean?

Whatever you want to do....we will help you find the right placement! From working with children to helping build houses to walking dogs for the Humane Society, we can place where you want to be. Stop by (second floor of Student Center) or email us at ocse@saintmarys.edu -- we look forward to hearing from you!

New Car Use Policy: All individuals using an OCSE car must register in advance and must be checked by the Division of Motor Vehicles. Plan ahead!!

Need Transportation? We can help. We have cars available for student use -- but you must register in advance. Stop by or call the office (extension 5368) and we will put you on the schedule. Cars are for transportation to non-profit agencies only. We also have information about how to use the Transpo system in town to get you where you need to be -- and its free!

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

-- Oliver Wendell Holmes

The OCSE Mission Statement:

The mission of the Office for Civic and Social Engagement is three-fold: To inform the college community of service opportunities in the local Michiana area; To encourage students, faculty, and staff to give of themselves and their gifts through programs in volunteer service, community engagement and service-learning; and to offer a place for members of the college community to reflect on and discuss their experiences of engagement and service. Through these activities the Office for Civic and Social Engagement upholds the college mission to promote a life of social responsibility while also enlivening the hearts of participants and fostering justice and compassion.

Who We Are:

The Office for Civic and Social Engagement operates within the Division for Mission of Saint Mary's College, and is closely associated with Campus Ministry and the Center for Spirituality. Our College mission calls us to promote social responsibility and to acquire the ability to make socially responsible choices about the future.