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.
2020–2021 Academic Year
6,069
Students
30
Service Hours per Student
1,420,232
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
Get Connected
Want to know if you met your goal for your community engagement requirement? Looking for opportunities? Looking for organizations to volunteer? Use Get Connected to Track, Add or Engage
America READS Program at NCCU
Since 1996, OCES has been supporting Durham Public Schools and the community through the America READS program.
Student Ambassador Groups
At NCCU, Eagles serve! We support student ambassador groups that are focused on community and civic engagement.
Recent News
NCCU nursing major Ashley Sherman has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by the North Carolina Campus Compact.
NCCU assistant professor and director of dance Kristi Vincent Johnson, Ed.D., has been named a North Carolina Campus Compact Engaged Faculty Scholar and is the first scholar representing an HBCU.
Brittany Baker’s passion for health promotion is apparent in her efforts to aid underserved communities in fighting the coronavirus.
Contact Us
Telephone: 919-530-7079
Nursing Building, 3rd Floor
GPS Address: 1402 S. Alston Avenue
Mailing Address:
NCCU Office of Community Engagement and Service
1801 Fayetteville Street
Nursing Building, 3rd Floor
Durham, NC 27707