Change Makers

CHANGE MAKER OVERVIEW 

Change Makers is a selective merit-based program for academically strong students interested in civic engagement and creating solutions to real-world issues. Change Makers at Elon work to develop awareness and understanding of community connections and appreciation for diverse communities and cultures. Throughout their undergraduate experience, Change  Makers are presented with opportunities to create and promote civic practices that lead to constructive community participation. They also are encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities on campus and in the community.

Student Experience

Change Makers select one of the following paths designed to help them pursue their specific interests, allowing students to make their own choices with specialized advising including Elon CORE requirements, student activities and organizations:

• Political Change Makers
• Artistic Change Makers
• Education Change Makers
• Health Change Makers
• Environmental Change Makers

Year One experience for Change Maker

• Participate in Explore North Carolina, an early arrival experience that extends into the fall semester

• Live in the new East Neighborhood, opening fall 2018

• Take COR 110: The Global Experience, Elon’s signature first-year course

• Complete 40 hours of service, working together on a civic engagement themed community project. Change Makers will present on their group project at the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF)

• Join civic engagement organizations on campus such as Elon Volunteers!