The Endicott Center for Civic Participation (ECCP) inspires individuals to become engaged citizens who meaningfully contribute to their communities and the world. Through education, collaboration, and action, the ECCP fosters a culture of civic responsibility and active engagement.

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.

A Message from the President

"The Endicott Center for Civic Participation reflects our commitment to preparing students not just for their careers, but for lives of purpose and impact as whole citizens. By fostering collaboration, dialogue, and active engagement, we empower the Endicott community to make a meaningful difference in the world."
Steven R. DiSalvo, Ph.D.
President
Endicott Center for Civic Participation

Mission Statement

The Endicott Center for Civic Participation fosters a culture of civic responsibility and active engagement through education, collaboration, and action. It inspires and equips students, faculty, staff, and community members with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to lead initiatives that address societal challenges, strengthen democratic values, and promote community well-being to become whole citizens.

By bridging academic learning with community service, advocacy, and dialogue, the ECCP cultivates lifelong agents of positive change, ensuring the College remains a hub for civic leadership and social impact.

Key Initiatives

The ECCP brings together a range of programs and activities under one unified vision:

  • Presidential Speaker Series: Influential voices inspiring dialogue and action on critical issues.
  • Service Learning and Community Service: Opportunities for students to make meaningful local and global impacts.
  • Honor Societies: Recognizing academic and leadership excellence
  • Leadership Scholars: Developing the next generation of civic-minded leaders.
  • Workforce Development Initiatives: Addressing critical needs in fields like cybersecurity and nursing.
  • Leadership Training: Equipping individuals with skills for effective, impactful leadership.
  • Military Student Support: Providing our veterans and ROTC students with the resources to succeed.
  • Living Learning Communities: Building civic engagement through shared residential experiences.
  • Model UN: Preparing students to tackle global challenges through diplomacy and debate.

Upcoming Events

Through thought-provoking discussions, hands-on experiences, and interactive programs, we invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to come together, exchange ideas, and take steps toward a more informed and engaged society. Join us as we explore the issues that shape our world and discover how we can make a difference—together.

Apr
08

Tadler Center for the Humanities Presents: Danielle Allen

5 p.m. | Rose Theater, Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts

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Apr
23

Presidential Speaker Series featuring Sean Astin

6 p.m. | Cleary Lecture Hall, Endicott College

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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.

Contact Us

Endicott College is currently searching for a Director to oversee the ECCP. In the interim, Mark Herlihy, Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Communication, & Humanities, will serve as the Interim Director. For any inquiries about the Center’s programs or initiatives, please contact Dean Herlihy at:

Email: mherlihy@endicott.edu