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.
Community 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.
Sharing current needs of DuPage County's Hispanic/Latinx population and expanding educational partnerships was the goal of a recent meeting between COD and CREO, a local non-profit organization that offers college-centered services to high school students and their families.
COD employees and students made winter warmer by filling tables with healthy food, collecting gently used cold weather essentials and sharing the gift of life as a blood donor.
Recruits in the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at COD provided lessons in safety and shared their love of reading with preschoolers on a recent visit to the College.
In partnership with Northern Illinois Food Bank, COD distributes fresh, frozen and shelf-stable groceries to more than 125 area families each month.
COD Experts: Beyond the Top of the Ticket
While the presidential election often takes center stage, the decisions made further
down the ballot can have a significant impact on local communities and policies. COD
Justice Studies Professor Tauya Forst is available to discuss the critical importance
of down-ballot voting. She can provide expert insight into why casting a vote for
every position and measure is essential for influencing broader issues and shaping
our democratic future. Contact Forst.
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Contact Information
Joan DiPiero
Community Engagement Coordinator
(630) 942-3872
Email: dipieroj@cod.edu