Academic Initiatives: More Support and Richer Experiences

We are always looking for new ways to offer more support and richer experiences, because our community would settle for nothing less. It is full of innovative, creative people who test the limits of what is in order to find out what can be—people who dream in order to do. Our academic initiatives are there to support them every step of the way.

Engaged Learning Initiatives

The best way to learn is to be active and engaged. We offer our students two signature programs that prepare students for the workforce while offering opportunities to connect with the community.

Partnering Academic and Community Engagement (PACE) offers you a chance to take courses that are supplemented with class projects that also help our community partners achieve their goals. EDGE can help you stand out among other job seekers by offering the career development opportunities, mentoring, and internships throughout your college career so you’re prepared to meet potential employers the moment you graduate.

Learn about PACE and EDGE.
Honors Program

We want our students to stand out as engaged, active leaders who seek academic challenges. Our Honors Program offers students a unique opportunity to take enhanced courses coupled with leadership experiences to prepare for career and graduate school.

Find out how to join the Honors Program.
Study Abroad

Costa Rica, the Bahamas, South Korea, the Czech Republic—Clayton State students have the opportunity to travel the world. They broaden their perspectives, increase their cultural competency, and learn new languages through our study abroad programs.

Hear from our study abroad students.

Volunteerism and Community-Based Initiatives

When we talk about community at Clayton State, we don’t just mean our campus. We mean the citizens, businesses, and organizations in the surroundings area as well. Through partnerships with them, our volunteerism and community-based initiatives give students opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experiences in real-life professional environments. Likewise, our local partners receive extra help from passionate, eager-to-learn Clayton State students.
Veterans Program Initiative

There are nearly 400 student veterans at Clayton State, and the Veterans Program Initiative was started in order meet their unique needs. Student veterans can meet with other veterans, stay aware of events and activities, and receive resources and services they need to succeed. The initiative also collaborates with other campus organizations to raise awareness about veterans’ services.

Find out more about veterans’ services at Veterans Resource Center.
Faculty Learning Initiatives

We want our faculty to have the tools they need to give students an academic experience that will prepare them for their futures. Our engaged learning initiatives prepare faculty members to support students through consistent, relevant feedback in such high-impact practices as first-year seminars and undergraduate research.

Learn about faculty training.