About the Center for Civic Engagement

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) promotes a culture of civic engagement across the Rice academic community through research, service, and leadership.  It connects Rice faculty and students with each other and Houston-based partners.

Three distinct programs create opportunities for Rice to engage Houston.  The Center for Civic Research and Design cultivates and expands opportunities for Rice undergraduates to conduct research, under the guidance of Rice faculty and in collaboration with community partners, to address the array of challenges facing the Houston community and the world.  The Community Involvement Center promotes volunteer opportunities for the Rice community.  Leadership Rice provides students leadership training and mentorship experiences. 

Please explore our website to learn more about each of these exciting programs.  I also invite you to visit the center on the second floor of the RMC (Ley Student Center).  For additional information please contact us at cce@rice.edu or 713-348-2223 or visit our contact page.

Stephanie Shirley Post
Executive Director