The mission of the Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) is to develop ethical civic leaders who collaborate in the pursuit of just and resilient communities.
Our Core Values
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Respect: We seek to develop and maintain mutual and equitable relationships with all stakeholders.
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Shared Goals: We commit to the identification and pursuit of shared goals with our partners.
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Learning: We believe that civic engagement should be informed by the critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills associated with a liberal arts education.
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Restorative Practice: We strive to recognize and confront current and historical inequities in our communities.
CCLA Staff
![Photograph of Meta Bowman](http://www.dickinson.edu/images/rsz_1bowman_meta_20230821_loh_001.jpg)
Meta Bowman
Program Coordinator
bowmanm@dickinson.edu
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![Photograph of Lily Gage](http://www.dickinson.edu/images/rsz_2gage_lily_20230821_loh_001.jpg)
Lily Gage
Dialogist in Residence
gagel@dickinson.edu
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![Photograph of Laura Megivern](http://www.dickinson.edu/images/rsz_megivern_laura_20230821_loh_001.jpg)
Laura Megivern
Director of Global and National
Partnerships and Programs
megiverl@dickinson.edu
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Samantha
Ha-Dimuzio
Director of Regional and Local
Partnerships and Programs
hadimuzs@dickinson.edu
2023-2024 CCLA Student Leadership Team
Class Year: 2024 Position Title: Service Programs Coordinator |
![]() Name: Rashad Douglass Class Year: 2024 Position Title: Voter Engagement Coordinator |
Class Year: 2026 Position Title: Voter Engagement Coordinator |
Class Year: 2025 Position Title: Marketing & Communications Coordinator |
Class Year: 2026 Position Title: Carlisle Borough Ambassador |
Class Year: 2026 Position Title: Marketing & Communications Coordinator |
Class Year: 2024 Position Title: Day of Service Coordinator |
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Contact Us
Physical Address
Center for Civic Learning Action (CCLA)
255 W. Louther Street
(behind Old West)
Carlisle, PA 17013
Tel.: 717-245-1185
Email: engage@dickinson.edu
Mailing Address
Center for Civic Learning Action (CCLA)
Dickinson College
P.O. Box 1773
Carlisle, PA 17013
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