– Empowerment – Leadership – Impact
– Empowerment – Leadership – Impact
About Us
By, with, and through ACC students, The Center for Government and Civic Service (CGCS) builds and strengthens 21st-century civil society, community, and governance. The CGCS trains and empowers our students to be impactful civic leaders. The Center is a creator, catalyst, and nexus for civic action. CGCS initiatives enable our students to complete their programs by providing them with the skills, sense of belonging, and confidence required to succeed in meaningful careers, and bring positive change to our society.
The CGCS also serves as the steward of an exception event space available to external organizations at a reasonable cost, as well as to our ACC community free of charge. Click the “Reserve Event Space” tab to fill out a short intake form to begin the reservation process.
Bryan Port
Director, CGCS
Sarah Hakala
Strategic Planner and Graphic Designer
Marisela Perez
Strategic Planner
Austin Wells
Strategic Planner
Cate Thomason
Business Operations Associate
Stefano Casafranca
Strategic Planner, UX & AI Technology
Initiatives
Public Service
Engage in acts of public service that contribute to addressing pressing real-world problems alongside your peers and members of the community and local government while developing professional skills.
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Participate in events designed to teach or enhance leadership skills in realistic environments applicable to professional life and democratic citizenship.
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Citizenship & Tech
Harness technology for the common good. Engage in collaborative problem-solving—no technical background required—to build the resilience and practical skills essential for active 21st-century citizenship.
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Attend The CGCS Monthly Events And Earn A Badge With You ACC Student Email
Our Impact in Numbers
The State of Civil Society
“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people” ~ John Adams
“The life of a nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous…” ~ Frederick Douglass
