Occidental College Center for Community Based Learning

The Occidental College Center for Community Based Learning (CCBL) is a center located in Los Angeles, California. It is a small organization with 5 employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. The CCBL focuses on enriching student learning and commitment to social responsibility through curriculum-based civic engagement. They achieve this by bringing together students, faculty, and community partners to collaboratively address social justice issues. The center develops resources and provides leadership to institutionalize community-based learning at Occidental College. The CCBL's approach to civic engagement is rooted in community organizing practices. They aim to enhance student learning and faculty engagement by connecting academic study and civic education through reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationships with the greater community. For more information, visit oxy.edu/center-community-based-learning#.