At the Center for Community Engagement, students don’t just learn—they lead. Through hands-on involvement and collaborative initiatives, students will apply their education by addressing real-world challenges and making a meaningful impact.
Our programs connect students, faculty, and staff with community organizations who are passionate about creating positive change. Whether students are gaining real-world experiences, developing leadership skills, or preparing for a career rooted in purpose, the Center helps to equip them to grow as a life-long learner and as a citizen.
At SHSU, community engagement is more than a value—it’s part of your education.
The CCE provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to develop community connections related to academics, civic engagement, and work-study. Learn how this work impacts the community.
Faculty instruct students on using the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to collaborate with community partners.
Equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to be engaged members of their communities.
Student scholarships and Workforce Ready Kats develop career skills and benefit community organizations.
The Advisory Board’s mission is to build a strong foundation of mutual support and communication between the university and the local community.
President - Walker County Unidos
Director of Communication – Huntsville ISD
Mayor - City of Huntsville
Community Volunteer/Veteran Advocate
Former City Councilwoman – City of Huntsville
Vice President - Community Service Credit Union
Judge – Walker County
Police Chief – City of Huntsville
Editor – The Huntsville Item
Chief of Staff – Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Professor Emeritus & Historic Tours of Texas
President - Huntsville’s League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
CEO/President - Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce
SHSU Professor and Retired Principal
Vice President - Woodforest National Bank
Pastor of Small Groups – University Heights Baptist Church
Sheriff – Walker County
Superintendent – New Waverly ISD
Former Judge - Walker County
Superintendent – Huntsville ISD
Executive Director – Good Shepherd Mission
Executive Director – Boys and Girls Club of Walker County
Former Mayor – City of Huntsville
Former Director - Sam Houston Memorial Musuem
Community Relations Director – SAAFE House
Check out these stories related to SHSU community connections and collaborations.
On Oct. 28, as part of an Academic Community Engagement (ACE) project, Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice (SHSU-COCJ) students in Jessica Fleming’s victimology course partnered with Project Beloved and SAAFE House to assemble 70 Beloved Bundles for sexual assault survivors.
During this season of giving and goodwill, SHSU is showing that we are here to help. In this edition of Heritage Magazine, readers can enjoy stories of SHSU students, faculty and staff achieving their goals while contributing to the success of local organizations.
Trista Alvarado is a first-generation Bearkat making bold strides toward her dream of helping others.
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