Office of Student Engagement

The mission of the Office of Student Engagement is to increase student engagement and retention by creating an environment that fosters student success. The Office of Student Engagement and The Center for Student Leadership Development (S1-12) is responsible for programs such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Leadership Development, Rise & Roar, Roarchella, off-campus trips, sporting events, monthly themed affinity programs such as Latine, Black History, and Women’s History month programs and many other ways to help you get involved! The Office of Student Engagement also actively collaborates with faculty in numerous courses and curricula by sponsoring out-of-class experiences with a direct relationship to material being studied. Students who are involved are more connected to the campus and tend to have higher grades and graduate and transfer on time. Don’t wait, there is more to college than going to class; let us help you to succeed!

Lion Leaders - Student Leadership Team

The Lion Leaders are the Division of Student Development’s student leadership team. These students serve the Main Campus and Regional Center’s as College programmers, information desk, and customer service specialists. Students interested in joining the team can get more information by visiting the staff in the Winnet Student Life Building, Suite S1-12 or emailing '; // --> .

Student Leadership Development Program

Student Engagement (S1-12) is the hub for student leadership development, civic engagement and our many student clubs and organizations. Stop in today to discover new ways to lead, find ways to be involved and to grow as a member of the College community. Student leadership development programs, retreats, conferences, workshops and the College’s award ceremonies are also housed in the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging. 

Student Clubs and Organizations

Joining a student club or organization is one way to become involved in the extracurricular life at the College. Whether you wish to continue an interest, develop one, explore new and different ideas or just to socialize, a student club is a great opportunity! ere are more than 30 registered clubs on campus. You can join as a member (no GPA requirement) or serve in a 

For the most current list of clubs and organizations, visit Pride Portal. . For more information about opportunities to get involved or start a club, please email

Student Media/Publications

The Vanguard is the student-run campus newspaper that offers news, sports, features and editorials of interest to the student body. Students are responsible for the publication’s policies and content. A limited number of staff positions are available and articles are welcome from any member of the College community for publication consideration.

Honor Societies

Community College of Philadelphia’s honor societies recognize and encourage scholarship by providing an opportunity to develop leadership and service, an intellectual climate for scholarship, and the stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

The College recognizes the following honor societies:

• Alpha Eta Society (health professions)
• Alpha Beta Gamma (business)
• Delta Psi Omega (theatre)
• Phi Theta Kappa, Rho Upsilon Chapter (general scholastic excellence), is the College’s main academic honor society and is recognized nationally as the honor society for students in community and junior colleges.
• Psi Beta (Psychology majors)

NOTE: Membership in honor societies is by invitation only.

The Snack Rack

Students, don't go to class hungry! The Food Pantry is located in the Winnet Student Life Building, Room S1-12. All currently enrolled students can pick up snack packs or family food bags Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The Snack Rack Food Pantry is stacked with perishable and non-perishable food items for our students. Visit the food pantry to pick up a snack pack or two to help you get through the day, or pick up a meal bag to take home to your family.

Grady’s Community Garden

The Snack Rack services have expanded to include bi-weekly giveaways from our own Grady’s Community Garden and community partners with the goal of providing nutritious options and knowledge about growing your own food. Grady's Community Garden is located on 17th Street on the side of the Bonnell Building.