About Community Engagement and Service
Since its inception in 1910, NC Central has been faithful to its motto of “Truth and Service," with service to others consistently underpinning the education of its students.
Office of Community Engagement and Service
NC Central University is committed to engaged community service that meets the needs of the Durham community and the state of North Carolina.
2019–2020 Academic Year
6,101
Students
15
Service Hours per Student
181,965
Service Hours Completed
Without service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.
Dorothy I. Height
America READS Program at NCCU
Since 1996, OCES has been supporting Durham Public Schools and the community through the America READS program.
Our Team
Ruby Messick
Assistant Director, Partnership Engagement, OCES
Phone: 919-530-7079
Email: rmessick@nccu.edu
Noel Wilson
Assistant Director, Student Engagement, OCES
Phone: 919-530-7077
Email: awilso98@nccu.edu