Welcome to the UW Seattle NextGen Civic Leader Corps!
We are a growing community of University of Washington undergraduate students who are passionate about public service, community engagement and civic leadership.
Through a combination of coursework, experiential learning opportunities, fellowships and Signature Events, our goal is to empower and equip the next generation of public service leaders. NextGen is part of a growing network of similar programs across the country powered by the Volcker Alliance Next Generation Service Corps.
This network is open to all UW undergraduate students, year-round.
What is NextGen?
Our Community and Events
Throughout the academic year, the NextGen community engages in an array of activities that highlight public service: from engaging with leaders in the field, skill building workshops, community service and networking events.
Cross Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Launch Event
Tuesday, November 4 | 4-7 PM
ECC Unity Suite
Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?
NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.
What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:
- Facilitation & leadership training
- Cross-campus networking
- Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
- Hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues
Fall Kickoff Event
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 4:00–7:00 PM
ECC Unity Suite, UW Seattle Campus (dinner provided!)
Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.
Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.
RSVP now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.
Curious about jumpstarting your Public Service Leadership Journey at UW?
Join the NextGen Civic Leader Corps’ info session on Wednesday, November 19 from 12:30 PM- 1:30 PM on Zoom!
We will be sharing the various programs and opportunities that we have, including our weekly NextGen newsletter, and information about some exciting new partnerships!
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19 from 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Zoom RSVP here
Join us for NextGen’s November Meeting for an evening of connection!
Color with us as we decompress from midterms and chat about the 2025 local elections results.
Connect with NextGen’s student advisory board to let us know what events you want to see during winter quarter!
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Parrington Hall Room 103
Huskies on the Hill is the annual lobby day organized by the Office of Government Relations (OGR) in which UW students are bused to Olympia to meet with legislators and advocate for issues that impact our community!
The Annual Huskies on the Hill Lobby Day raises awareness on higher education issues like financial aid funding, student healthcare and mental health, reducing barriers to sexual assault prevention and care, and many more by connecting students with state legislators. This is an amazing opportunity to have your voice heard and address important issues and topics that you care about. Legislators want to hear student voices, so make sure YOUR voice is heard!
No prior experience is needed to participate in Huskies on the Hill; ASUW and GPSS are providing training prior to the lobby day. Details regarding training will be uploaded to this page at a later date. Don’t miss out on the chance to represent yourself and other students at UW on issues that impact you!
Date: TBD
Time: All Day
Cross Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Winter Event
Tuesday, February 10 | 4-7 PM
ECC Unity Suite
Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?
NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the Winter Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.
What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:
- Facilitation & leadership training
- Cross-campus networking
- Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
- Keynote speakers and hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues
Winter Convening
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
ECC Unity Suite, UW Seattle Campus (dinner provided!)
Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.
Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.
RSVP your interest now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.
Cross Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Winter Event
Tuesday, May 5 | 4-7 PM
Location TBD
Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?
NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the Spring Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.
What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:
- Facilitation & leadership training
- Cross-campus networking
- Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
- Keynote speakers and hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues
Spring Convening
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Location TBD (dinner provided!)
Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.
Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.
RSVP your interest now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.
The Curriculum
All NextGen Civic Leader Corps members are highly encouraged to take a minimum of one course in the Public Policy or Leadership minor. This coursework provides an academic anchor for your public service career exploration, builds your understanding of theoretical frameworks, and can prepare you to talk about your community-engagement and leadership experiences in job interviews and/or graduate school applications.
- LEAD 100: Learning Leadership (Autumn or Winter)
- PUBPOL 201: Introduction to Public Policy & Governance (Autumn or Winter)
- PUBPOL 302: Public Service Leadership (Spring and Summer)
- LEAD 490 (Leadership Certificate)
- Many courses outside the PUBPOL or LEAD course headings will also count!
- Electives that count for either minor may also count toward this requirement. This includes many courses outside the PUBPOL or LEAD course headings.
NextGen participants are strongly encouraged to consider a minor in Leadership or Public Policy.
Grow Your Leadership Experience
In addition to participating in NextGen community events and connected coursework, we also provide support with searching for or reflecting on leadership opportunities. Leadership experience could be an internship, ongoing volunteering commitment, role in a public service organization or participation in a mentorship program. There are also opportunities to serve in a NextGen student leader position!
What do NextGen Members Gain?
There are many ways to get involved in the NextGen community.
NextGen Network Members: Sign up for our weekly newsletter and attend a NextGen Signature Cohort Event. You’ll have opportunities to expand your network and develop new skills through an array of experiences.
NextGen Community Members: Members who attend at least one signature event per quarter, engage in a leadership experience, and take at least one connected course. You’ll receive:
- NextGen Civic Leader Corps Badge
- Graduation stole
- Receive priority consideration for two funded opportunities: the UW Alumni Reunion and Class Gifts Scholarship and Jackson Munro Public Service Fellowship
NextGen Scholars: Members who complete the above and choose to major in Public Policy or minor in Public Policy or Leadership. You’ll receive
- NextGen Civic Leader Corps Badge
- Graduation stole
- Transcripted minor in Public Policy or Leadership, or major in Public Policy
NextGen Civic Leader Corps Badge is a digital badge awarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and civic leadership by engaging in academic coursework, Signature Cohort Events and Leadership Opportunities. The digital badge can be linked to LinkedIn profiles to showcase your activities with NextGen.
Students are required to complete the NextGen Badge Checklist upon completion of requirements to earn the NextGen Civic Leader Corps Badge.
Questions? Book an advising meeting with NextGen staff.
How do I join NextGen?
Joining NextGen is easy, there is no formal application process. The network is open to all University of Washington undergraduates. We actively encourage participation from students that have lived experience in communities underrepresented at the UW.
Ready to join NextGen? Sign up to join the network and begin receiving the NextGen Newsletter today.
What happens after I join?
Once you sign up for the newsletter, you will start to receive updates direct to your inbox every Tuesday with the latest updates about upcoming events and opportunities for connection!
Questions?
Please email nextgenleader@uw.edu with questions or set up a time to chat with Dahn Bi Lee-Hong (they/them), Student Engagement Coordinator, via Zoom or in person.