Facilitating Civic Engagement Through Technology Curricula

Pace University New York City campus is located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, the civic and financial center of the city. The University initiated efforts, in the aftermath of 9/11, to further expand its commitment to community service and pursue opportunities to engage students and faculty in collaborative civic projects. The faculty in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) identified the need of local non-profit agencies to create Web sites that fully articulate their programs and services. Such agencies generally have limited financial resources for technology applications and welcome the opportunity to benefit from student interest and enthusiasm in applying their knowledge to real-world challenges.