The College of Business and Economics (CBE) is committed to community engagement to have a meaningful societal impact that goes beyond the boundaries of Greater Los Angeles. Through student-led course projects, research collaborations, and other initiatives, we empower our students with the resources and skills necessary to assume leadership positions, contribute to sustainable development, and make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
Community-Engaged Projects
Websites for Good
"Websites for Good" is a semester-long workshop/collaboration that leverages principles of visual literacy to guide the design of websites centered on addressing societal issues affecting local communities of Greater Los Angeles.
Community-Based Social Marketing To Foster Positive Societal Impact
Events
Service Day in the Community
The CBE is proud to partner with the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good (CESPG) for a community event - Cal State LA Gives Back. In 2024, CBE student volunteers participated in this event in collaboration with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank @lafoodbank and CESPG @calstatelaserve. They assembled 1,953 food packages for food insecure families, older adults, and children across Los Angeles County. Check our Instagram post.
Student Voices
"Through Dr. Upadhyaya’s guidance and support, our Community-Based Social Marketing course allowed us to examine major community issues and reflect on their importance. I explored my community in a way I had not previously done to get a closer look at the issues at hand. Throughout the course of days, I noted several focus points I could review for my project. Something I once saw and never questioned now turned into a question of “Has the city presented a plan to solve the problem?” and “How could I aid in finding a solution?” The community engagement projects encouraged new and effective ways to combat issues as they often resulted from an event we had never experienced, a global pandemic. My experience further assured the importance of leading change and involvement within one’s community. Today, I strive to make meaningful contributions to my community and its students by advocating for positive change."