Student Engagement

Get Involved Outside of the Classroom

Co-curricular experiences are the “life-blood” of student culture at Franklin Pierce. In part, students attend our small university because they are attracted to the notion that they can be involved. They can be “someone” and be an important part of a vibrant community. Becoming involved helps define them as individual members of this community, and also contributes to an evolving definition of what this community will be.

Student Engagement staff are dedicated to working with students throughout their four years at Franklin Pierce. The staff team encourages students to engage beyond the classroom and put into practice that which they have learned in ways not before realized.

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Student Government Association (SGA)

The SGA is dedicated to the vision of being the agents of change for the Franklin Pierce University community. The SGA is built upon the foundation of communication between students and the campus community.

Learn about the SGA

Pierce Activities Council (PAC)

The Pierce Activities Council (PAC) is established to offer a wide variety of high quality and fun programs. Through this student run organization, the PAC invites students to create, plan and implement all of their events.

Learn about the PAC

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Clubs and Affiliated Organizations

Students at Franklin Pierce are actively involved in approximately 25 social and educational clubs that receive funding from the Student Government Association (SGA).

Learn about Clubs and Organizations

Student Engagement Staff

We are always available to answer your questions about activities, student groups, events, and getting involved at Franklin Pierce University or the surrounding communities.

Doug Carty
Director of Student Engagement
(603) 899-4383
cartyd@hwfj-art.com

Assistant Director
(603) 899-4188
The Assistant Director, advises the Pierce Activities Council (PAC), supervises the Spirit Leader Program and coordinates marketing & social media.

Anais Geskin
Graduate Assistant
SIGA@hwfj-art.com
The Graduate Assistant organizes and coordinates community service offerings for the department, including weekly service runs and weekend opportunities, leads socal van trips on weekends and coordinates Frankie P. Friday popup events.

Student Leadership Academy

At Franklin Pierce, leadership is part of the social process, something that happens between people. It occurs in every day settings, balancing involvement and personal aspirations. Students are encouraged to find experiences on the campus that will help develop their leadership style.

Learn about the Student Leadership Academy

Community Service

For some of our students, community service is the continuation of a previous volunteer experience, but for many others, it is a new opportunity to open their world in positive ways that they make volunteering a part of their lives and gets them involved in public service.

Learn about Community Service

Alternative Break Programs

The Alternative Spring Programs enhances the co-curricular experience by placing leadership in the context of civic responsibility and service to the global community. The aim is to develop promote leadership, critical thinking, social action, and community involvement.

Learn about Alternative Break Programs

CONTACT Student Engagement

Doug Carty
Director of Student Engagement
(603) 899-4383
cartyd@hwfj-art.com
Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.