Civic Engagement

PVCC believes that civic engagement is a lifelong skill and an important part of the college experience. Here are leadership opportunities and programs that provide civic engagement and experience. 

Chancellor’s Civic Leadership Medallion
The Chancellor’s Civic Medallion is an annual award given to students who demonstrate outstanding achievements in civic participation and leadership. Maricopa Community College District’s highlights and promotes student achievements that are related to civic participation and leadership. 

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Student Government
Student Government is a collection of Student Leaders at PVCC who represent the interests of students to the college administration. STUGO also provides support for new clubs and helps existing clubs become even more successful. Through ongoing leadership development, such as retreats and conferences, STUGO provides students an opportunity to acquire new skills and build connections across campus and within the Maricopa County Community Colleges.

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Maricopa Student Senate
Each academic year, one student (senator) from each Maricopa Community College represent their college in the Maricopa Student Senate (MSS). This collection of students advocates for their individual campuses, raising awareness of issues faced and sharing student achievements with other students, administrators, the Chancellor, and the governing board.

To apply or for more information, visit here.

Student Public Policy Forum (SPPF)
Student Public Public Policy Forum (SPPF) is an academic program that teaches how local, state, and national public policymaking and citizen influence and involvement. It focuses on civic engagement and learning through experience by meeting with elected officials and those working in the public policy field. It also provides an up-close experience of how the government works and ends in traveling to Washington D.C. to lobby an issue in higher education to members of Congress. This program strives to create civically educated and engaged members of society. 

To apply or for more information, visit here.