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About Us

Empowering students to lead change and make a positive impact.

The Office of Leadership and Community Engagement integrates a dynamic approach to learning, service, and leadership development. We empower students to become engaged citizens who lead positive change at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, in their communities, and across the globe.

Our Philosophy

Learn.

Learning is most impactful when it is active and experiential. Our programs are built on principles of engagement and hands-on experiences.

Serve.

Service is at the heart of leadership. True leadership begins by meeting the needs of others through service.

Lead.

Sustainable leadership is rooted in continuous learning and a commitment to serving others.

Our Core Values

We uphold a set of core values that guide our relationships, decisions, and daily operations. These values are embedded in every program and initiative we offer.

  • Fostering creativity and innovation to create cutting-edge, benchmarked experiences
  • Encouraging the open, courteous expression of thoughts, opinions, and ideas
  • Providing meaningful opportunities to serve and meet the legitimate needs of others
  • Modeling active citizenship, leadership, and stewardship
  • Cultivating an educational environment that inspires students to lead and serve

What We Do

Leadership Development

We provide a strong co-curricular leadership program featuring workshops, seminars, conferences, and nationally recognized speakers.

Community Engagement

Students can take part in meaningful volunteer opportunities through alternative breaks, weekly service events, and community-based projects.

Service-Learning

We combine academic learning with organized service activities to address real community priorities while building valuable pre-professional skills.

Sustainability Initiatives

We promote behavior change and civic responsibility by increasing education and awareness around sustainability issues on campus and in the broader community.

Our Team

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headshot-georgia-southern-jeffrey-marshJeffrey MarshInterim DirectorRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campusjmarsh@georgiasouthern.edu
headshot-georgia-southern-rachel-westRachel WestAssistant Director, Leadership & Community Engagement – Armstrong CampusStudent Union Suite D234, Armstrong Campusrwest@georgiasouthern.edu
headshot-georgia-southern-cj-palmerCJ ParmerAssistant Director for Service-LearningRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campuscparmer@georgiasouthern.edu
Head Shot of Mambwe MutitiMambwe MutitiCoordinator, Sustainability and LeadershipRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campus
Headshot of Kevin LuongoKevin LuongoLeadership EducatorRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campuskluongo@georgiasouthern.edu
Headshot of Madison BrownMadison BrownCommunity Engagement CoordinatorRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campusmadisonbrown@georgiasouthern.edu
headshot-georgia-southern-kelsi-simpsonKelsi SimpsonCoordinator of Student Government LeadershipRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campuskdsimpson@georgiasouthern.edu
headshot-georgia-southern-cassie-corbonCassie CorbinAdministrative Assistant IIRussell Union 1056, Statesboro Campusccorbin@georgiasouthern.edu

Contact Us

Statesboro

Fielding D. Russell Union 1056
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Office Hours: M-F: 8am-5pm

Armstrong

Student Union, Suite D238
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Office Hours: M-F: 8am-5pm

Phone Numbers

Office Phone: (912) 478-1435
Fax: (912) 478-1316

Mailing Address

Office of Leadership and Community Engagement
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Post Office Box 8114
Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8114