Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is committed to supporting students’ development as lifelong active social agents of change who have the skills and knowledge to build a more just and equitable world. No matter where you are, who you are, or how different this semester may look or feel, the Student Engagement team, including Student Leadership and Civic Engagement, is here for you!

Student Leadership and Civic Engagement won the 2026 Student Affairs Innovation Award for its “Log Your Hours” campaign, improving service tracking and recognition. Through cross-campus collaboration and a new inclusive award, reported service hours surged to 31,884 in 2025, enhancing student engagement, visibility, and equitable recognition of civic contributions across UIC.

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