The Center for Active Citizenship will serve as an umbrella for existing and future service and service-learning initiatives that promote access, inclusion and equity in the greater Charlotte community. One key goal of the Center is to engage students in becoming effective leaders and active and responsible citizens who have the ability to translate individual success into social change that will foster a more “Eye to Eye” Charlotte. The Center for Active Citizenship will initially include Queens’ students, faculty and staff and later expand to include alumni/ae, board members, community and business partners, and Crossroads Charlotte organizations including other higher education institutions. Through the Center, participants will form active partnerships with communities throughout Charlotte to advocate for systemic change, based on community assets, needs and goals.
