Students for Global Citizenship Club (S4GC)
S4GC is a dynamic and diverse group of students who are interested in expanding minds and broadening horizons. The club meets during the fall and spring semesters and welcomes new members at any time.
Together, we can change the world!
Vision
S4GC strives to raise awareness of diverse peoples and global issues at Brookdale and beyond. The club seeks to effect change locally and globally by partnering with relevant organizations and empowering people to address inequities and promote human rights.
Mission
- Awareness: Raise awareness of diversity and global issues by offering cocurricular learning opportunities (via campus presentations, workshops, panels, etc.) and publicizing relevant information (via posters, articles, social media campaigns, etc.).
- Action: Empower people to make a positive contribution to their global and local communities by collaborating with relevant organizations, providing pathways to political engagement, and participating in fundraising or community service.
Topical Focus
Each year, the club chooses a theme and works to raise awareness of specific global and local issues associated with the theme. Club members are empowered to take action in a way the group believes to be most impactful.
Prior Themes
- 2010 – 2011: Human Rights – Human Slavery
- 2011 – 2012: Poverty
- 2012 – 2013: Hunger
- 2013 – 2014: Water 4 Life
- 2014 – 2015: Lack of Water Resources / Education for girls
- 2015 – 2016: Global Health / Water Borne Illness
- 2016 – 2017: Global Health / Health care professionals
- 2017 – 2018: Immigrants and Refugees
- 2017 – 2019: Immigrants and Refugees
- 2019 – 2020: One World: Environmental Issues
- 2021 – 2021: One World: Environmental Issues
- 2024 – 2025: Mental Health
S4GC: An Innovator
Brookdale’s S4GC was cited in a publication produced by the American Council on Education as a “model from the field” for global and intercultural student organizations. Internationalization in Action: Internationalizing the Co-curriculum (p. 16).
Please contact the IEC or the GCD coordinator for an updated club meeting and event schedule.