Civic Engagement

This rope team seeks to create a space for all community members from broad and diverse political  perspectives to engage in civic dialogue, to access connections, opportunities, resources, and experiences relevant to student/alum learning, development, and success, and to share their voice and gain knowledge on different perspectives and opportunities to contribute and engage. This community is designed to nurture important civic discourse meaningful to all members of society and the pursuit of their civic duties. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.

Stories & News

Don’t miss the recording of our Women’s History Month celebration keynote and conversation with alumna Dr. Dorothy Tillman

Leading the Change: A Conversation with Dorothy Jean Tillman II 

View the recording of our Women’s History Month Premiere here.

Join Excelsior University, the Center for Social Justice, and the Women’s Rope Team in celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month through our …

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Don’t miss the recording of our Black Entrepreneurs Panel, part of our celebration of Black History Month

As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to share “Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in Our Community,” a panel discussion hosted by Excelsior University’s Center for Social Justice and the Race & Ethnicity Rope Team.

This conversation brought together …

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2026 Democratic Engagement Dialogue Series Kick Off Keynote by President, Dr. David Schejbal

The Excelsior University Center for Social Justice and Civic Engagement Rope Team proudly launched the 2026 Democratic Engagement Dialogue Series with a thought-provoking keynote by David Schejbal, PhD, President of Excelsior University, on January 14.

Why Democracy?
Democracy isn’t always …

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Essential Ingredients for Democratic Engagement

Following up on Excelsior University’s recognition as YWCA’s 2025 Mission Partner during their 25th Annual Resourceful Women’s Gala, the Center for Social Justice and the Civic Engagement Rope Team, in collaboration with the Underground Railroad Education Center and the YWCA …

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How to Apply for OPT Online – Complete Step by Step Guide for F-1 Visa Students Filing Form I-765

Learn how to apply for your OPT online by filing the Form I-765 application using a FREE USCIS account.

👉 Get started choosing your OPT Start Date by using our Simple OPT Calculator tool here: https://sojourningscholar.com/opt-cal…

👉 What to Expect After Filing …

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24-Month STEM OPT Extension: Complete Guide for F1 Students

Unlock the 24-month STEM OPT extension with this comprehensive guide for F1 international students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Learn how STEM graduates can extend their post-completion work authorization from 12 to 36 months total, significantly increasing opportunities …

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.