The ECCP is a trusted hub for leadership and civic responsibility where collective strength reinforces a spirit of innovation that propels humanity forward.

We are creative, passionate, and thoughtful as we inspire and activate students, faculty, staff, and community members with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to be Citizens of Character who lead initiatives that promote community well-being and strengthen American values like freedom, dignity, justice, and compassion for all.

The ECCP is housed within the School of Social Sciences, Communication, & Humanities, alongside the highly successful Tadler Center for the Humanities, furthering Endicott’s mission to inspire leadership through transformational learning.

Endicott Center for Civic Participation

Mission

We inspire individuals to be positively engaged citizens of character who contribute to our communities and to the world.

Through education, collaboration, and action, we foster a culture of civic responsibility and positive engagement to develop lifelong pursuits of purpose.

In Video

What is Freedom? Endicott in Conversation with Thomas Jefferson
Endicott College was joined by Thomas Jefferson to mark the first keystone event for the Endicott Center for Civic Participation. The third U.S. President held a timely and challenging discussion on the foundational principles of freedom, democracy, and the responsibilities of an engaged citizen.

A Message From the President

"The Endicott Center for Civic Participation reflects our belief that education extends far beyond the classroom. By encouraging collaboration, conversation, and active engagement, we help students discover their capacity to lead with purpose and create meaningful change in their communities and the world."
Bryan Cain, Ph.D.
President

Pillars of Activity

Audience at Sean Astin's Endicott's Presidential Speaker Series event

Academic & Experiential Learning

  • Endicott Citizen Experience
  • Student Clubs
  • Co-Curricular Workshops
  • Civic Internships
Students at Community Service event

Community Service & Engagement

  • Local Nonprofits
  • Beverly-Endicott Partnering
  • Community-Based Problem-Solving
  • High & Middle Schools
Sean Astin

Public Programming

  • Presidential Speakers Series
  • ECCP Speaker Forum
  • Jeffersonian Dinners
  • Existing Community Conversations
  • Election Related Events

Setting the Example of Civic Engagement

Thomas Jefferson said, "A democratic society depends upon an informed and educated citizenry.” But informing our citizens has been increasingly challenging, given the shuttering of local newsrooms across the country. Lara Salahi, Distinguished Professor of Broadcast and Digital Journalism and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, sought to help with this issue. In an effort to explore what’s possible when colleges and universities partner with local news outlets, she founded a news-academic partnership at Endicott in 2016. That partnership has scaled into Massachusetts News Service, a full-fledged news service with relationships with 50 local news outlets across the state. Editors from these publications publish stories reported by Endicott students in their respective news outlets.

“Through this program, everyone wins in some way,” Salahi said. “These newsrooms, which are strapped for people and resources, now have an extra source for reporting. Communities that have lost their news source feel like there’s now a local entity covering their stories.” Meanwhile, students build their portfolios, gain practical experience working in a newsroom and in a community, and make connections for future employment.

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Contact Us & Get Involved

Ready to make a difference? The ECCP invites students, faculty, staff, and the wider Endicott community to join the conversation and help build stronger communities.

Jason Galui

Director of the Endicott Center for Civic Participation

jgalui@endicott.edu