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At ÌÇÐÄVlog, the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement (OLCE) empowers students to learn, serve, and lead. Through innovative leadership programs, community service opportunities, sustainability initiatives, and service-learning experiences, we prepare students to become active, global citizens with a lifelong commitment to positive change.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, OLCE offers programs and pathways that meet you where you are and help you grow.

Our Mission

The Office of Leadership and Community Engagement integrates a dynamic approach to learning, service, and leadership development. We empower students to become engaged citizens who lead positive change at Georgia Southern, in their communities, and across the globe.

What We Offer

Leadership Development
We provide a strong co-curricular leadership program featuring workshops, seminars, conferences, and nationally recognized speakers.

Community Engagement
Students can take part in meaningful volunteer opportunities through alternative breaks, weekly service events, and community-based projects.

Service-Learning
We combine academic learning with organized service activities to address real community priorities while building valuable pre-professional skills.

Sustainability Initiatives
We promote behavior change and civic responsibility by increasing education and awareness around sustainability issues on campus and in the broader community.

Our Philosophy: Learn. Serve. Lead.

• Learn: Learning is most impactful when it is active and experiential. Our programs are built on principles of engagement and hands-on experiences.
• Serve: Service is at the heart of leadership. True leadership begins by meeting the needs of others through service.
• Lead: Sustainable leadership is rooted in continuous learning and a commitment to serving others.

Our Shared Values

We uphold a set of core values that guide our relationships, decisions, and daily operations. These values are embedded in every program and initiative we offer.

Purpose Statement
Empowering students to lead change and make a positive impact.

Core Values

• Fostering creativity and innovation to create cutting-edge, benchmarked experiences
• Encouraging the open, courteous expression of thoughts, opinions, and ideas
• Providing meaningful opportunities to serve and meet the legitimate needs of others
• Modeling active citizenship, leadership, and stewardship
• Cultivating an educational environment that inspires students to lead and serve