Community Engagement
Rockford University has a long and proud tradition of community engagement and volunteerism. When Rockford graduate Jane Addams established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889, she also established a lasting legacy of community service. 
That legacy carries on at Rockford University through the Jane Addams Center and through Rockford University’s institutional commitment to serving the greater good.
Community Engagement on our campus is a part of both the classroom experience through Community-Based Learning classes and opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff to volunteer both locally and abroad.
The Jane Addams Center organizes and helps facilitate volunteer opportunities in the local community for our students, faculty, and staff. Through our Community Engagement fairs, we also offer our campus a chance to learn more about the excellent work being accomplished at local non-profits. From our athletic teams to student clubs, volunteerism is a key part of building community and plays an integral role in student life at Rockford University.
A highlight of each academic year is our Jane Addams Day of Service. Scheduled in September, close to Jane Addams’ birthday on September 6, the day recognizes her enduring legacy on our campus. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni volunteer for off- and on-campus projects to benefit local community organizations and non-profits.
Community Service can also be an important part of students’ pre-professional experience. Volunteering and Community-Based Learning can help a person discover what they value, while giving back to the community. Community service gives a person experience in a range of different fields and helps them garner valuable assets such as empathy, kindness, work ethic, and time management.
Email us at jacce@rockford.edu, and we’ll help you get connected!
Make a Difference during your Spring Break!
Join other Regents on a trip to Starkville, Mississippi to build a home for a family in need.
