Community partnerships are a critical component of College of DuPage's community engagement. Our community relationships help us prioritize strategies for the future.
The Community Engagement Department believes in the transformative nature of education and strive to positively impact the communities and organizations in District 502.
Welcome to Community Engagement
What COD Offers the Community
In addition to providing a foundation of academic excellence for students and serving as a homebase for arts and culture in DuPage County, community and business members can take advantage of student-run services and a variety of business and career-related resources.
Lifelines Docuseries
Receive support for domestic violence, homelessness/food insecurity and mental health.
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Service to the Community
Learn how the College gives back through both small- and large-scale initiatives.
Learn MoreCommunity Engagement Highlights
COD campus and community members experienced the challenges faced by refugees forced to flee their homelands during an interactive simulation hosted in partnership with Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission.
COD Experts: The Balance of Power
COD Political Science Professor David Goldberg is available for interviews and speaking engagements on the current state of checks and balances in the U.S. government. He can discuss whether the three branches remain co-equal as intended, how power dynamics have shifted over time, and what this means for the future of American democracy. Contact Goldberg for Insights.
Contact Information
Joan DiPiero
Community Engagement Coordinator
(630) 942-3872
Email: dipieroj@cod.edu