Social Embeddedness through student activities

Community engagement is a key aspect of a student's education, and student activities are a great way to facilitate this. Clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to get involved in their communities and make a positive impact, while fostering a sense of belonging and connection. These activities offer leadership roles that allow students to develop professional skills such as organization, communication and teamwork through experiential learning.

Student Employment

On and off-campus employment opportunities where students gain valuable skills and make positive contributions to their community.

America Reads Program

America Reads at ASU partners with local schools and community centers to send a team of paid college student-tutors to pair with children from low-income areas at Title I schools. A mentor relationship is fostered via small-group interactive activities targeting Arizona Academic Standards in reading, writing, and math. The program also provides educational resources for families.

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded campus-based program designed to create additional job opportunities for students eligible to participate in need-based financial aid programs. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student's course of study.

Internships

Whether through a for-credit or non-credit internship, on-campus employment, part-time job or volunteer work, ASU Career Services provides opportunities for students to build their resume while attending school to bolster student success after graduation. Handshake is an online platform that works to connect community organizations interested in hosting student interns with ASU students.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona Elementary Mentor Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona Elementary Mentor Program shows ASU Federal Work-Study students serving as elementary school mentors with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Mesa Public Schools. This example demonstrates how paid student employment can directly support youth mentoring and education.

The Watts College Off-Campus Internship Federal Work-Study Program

The Watts College Off-Campus Internship Federal Work-Study Program includes paid community-based internships with public service and nonprofit partners. This example can strengthen the existing Federal Work-Study or Internships tile by showing a recurring ASU model for community-based student employment.

Student Organizations

Student-led groups engage in direct service, fostering meaningful community connections and leadership development.

ASU Changemaker Central

ASU Changemaker Central exists to create a university-wide culture that empowers students to apply their passion, knowledge and expertise to create innovative solutions to local, national and global challenges.

Refugee Education and Clinical Team (REACT)

REACT is an ASU and Mayo Clinic student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit which seeks to address the healthcare disparities that arise from the geographic, linguistic and cultural isolation experienced by the refugee and asylee communities in the greater Phoenix area. Their community engagement approach is built on four pillars: (1) Engaging with the communities directly, (2) Understanding health needs, (3) Educating on health knowledge gaps, and (4) Providing high-quality patient care.

University Student Government

USG provides several student-run services and advocates for student initiatives including student wellness, campus safety, community outreach, civic engagement and ASU pride and traditions for both online and on-campus students. USG also facilitates the distribution of funding from the student activity fee to clubs and organizations across ASU. USG voices students' concerns and interests at the university, local, state and national levels, and provides students with experience and training through active political participation.

Refugee Integration, Stability, and Education (RISE) Tutoring

RISE Tutoring is a partnership between an ASU student organization and the American Muslim Women’s Association. The team tutors and mentors refugee children, who face challenges due to language and socioeconomic barriers, to help them become academically successful.

Barrett Leadership and Service Team (BLAST)

BLAST was founded in the fall 2006 semester. The team works to create and organize new events that build a strong community among Barrett students, past and present, and lay the foundation for longstanding traditions unique to the Honors College. BLAST focuses on three pillars of engagement: leadership development, social service and the support of major Honors College events.

Community-Engaged Student Programs

ASU offers diverse programs connecting students with the community, nurturing the next generation of changemakers and leaders.

Next Generation Service Corps

The Next Generation Service Corps is a four-year undergraduate leadership development program with a two-year transfer-student track. Students study their chosen major while earning a Certificate in Cross-Sector Leadership. Students engage in practical elements of leadership, learn cross-sector collaboration and complete internships working on real issues in the public, private and nonprofit sectors while pursuing their own chosen social mission.

Spirit of Service Scholars

The one-year Spirit of Service Scholars program develops leaders with the talent, compassion and skills to become the next generation of public interest advocacy and community engagement professionals.

Lincoln Scholars

In founding the Lincoln Center, the Lincoln family was always interested in facilitating students' ethical development. To better serve this vision, the Lincoln Scholars Program was created to allow students to learn about diverse ethical topics and discuss challenges and solutions with peers. Every year, the Lincoln Center awards $30,000 in scholarships and connects students with talented ASU faculty across multiple disciplines. The program brings together students with diverse beliefs, cultures and values who share a commitment to understanding and improving their communities.

Medallion Scholarship Program

The Medallion Scholarship Program is the ASU Alumni Association's signature scholarship initiative. The program is more than a financial award—it recognizes and develops a proud tradition of leadership, scholarship and service through a comprehensive scholarship experience.

ASU Sacramento Scholars Program

The ASU Sacramento Scholars Program gives students interested in government, policy, politics and public service the opportunity to intern in California state government offices. Students gain direct experience with policymaking, research, constituent work, networking and professional development.

Indigenous Scholars Fellowship

The Indigenous Scholars Fellowship supports Indigenous students, public service leadership, local government learning and community-centered career development. Final program copy should be confirmed before publishing.

Leadership in Action Fellowship, St. Vincent de Paul

The Leadership in Action Fellowship at St. Vincent de Paul supports undergraduate and recent graduate students as they develop leadership skills, learn about the nonprofit sector and contribute to community solutions across services, operations and community engagement. Fellows participate in mentoring, educational panels and cohort-based learning while supporting community-centered work.

MCLEAPS

The Maricopa County Leadership and Education Advancing Public Service (MCLEAPS) program offers ASU students paid internships across Maricopa County departments. Through this ASU and Maricopa County partnership, undergraduate and graduate students gain hands-on experience in public service and county government while building career skills applicable across fields.

Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Local Government Fellowship

The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Local Government Fellowship prepares graduate students pursuing a Master of Public Administration or Master of Public Policy for executive management careers in city, town and county governments. Fellows gain paid professional experience, mentorship from local government leaders, networking opportunities and support for professional development.

MODL Elections Administration Undergraduate Fellowship

The MODL Undergraduate Fellowship is a fall-semester internship that places students in an elections administration office. Fellows gain hands-on exposure to election planning, logistics, early voting, Election Day operations, election law, ethics, confidentiality and election security while contributing to local election administration.

Rural Communities Local Government Fellowship Pilot

The Rural Communities Local Government Fellowship Pilot is a partnership between ASU and Pinal County that develops internal talent through MPA education, leadership training, department rotations and one-on-one mentoring. The program supports future executive leaders who can help shape local organizations and communities.

Post-Graduation

ASU alumni continue their commitment to service through AmeriCorps, Teach for America and the Peace Corps, making a lasting impact globally.

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies and community and faith-based groups across the country. Since the program's founding in 1994, more than 900,000 AmeriCorps members have contributed more than 1.2 billion hours of service across America while tackling pressing challenges and mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve.

Peace Corps

Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment that places volunteers abroad to work with local communities in agriculture, community and economic development, education, environment, health and youth development. The agency's mission is to promote world peace and friendship while fostering greater understanding between Americans and people of other countries.

Teach For America

Teach For America is a nonprofit organization that enlists recent college graduates from all academic majors to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools. Through this effort, Teach For America develops leaders committed to ensuring that students growing up in poverty receive an excellent education.

Public Allies Arizona

Public Allies Arizona, hosted by the ASU Lodestar Center, is a 10-month AmeriCorps program that develops emerging leaders through paid nonprofit internships in Phoenix and Tucson. Allies work with local nonprofit, social service and government agencies while receiving leadership training, coaching and an AmeriCorps Education Award.

ASU Law USDA Public Service Fellowship

The ASU Law Public Service and Leadership Development Fellowship with USDA supports early-career attorneys through public service training and a two-year assignment with the USDA Office of the General Counsel. This fellowship highlights graduate and professional pathways into public service.