Center for Enterprise & Community

Engagement

Wichita is a brilliant tapestry of small businesses, national corporations, artistic endeavors, and nonprofit organizations. At Friends University, we don’t just aim to be simply located in Wichita, but to learn how to thrive in and serve the city of Wichita, and especially the business community.

The CECE will combine community action and service with experiential learning activities to propel students on a pathway to their profession, all within the context of the Christian mission.

The types of projects could include, data collection and analysis, market research, program evaluation, accounting projects and business plan development. Students will opt in to work with the center, gaining important knowledge and real-world experience.

The CECE was established via a generous gift from a private donor in order to mobilize Friends University students majoring in business (and additional fields, as appropriate) to meet the needs of the Wichita community while simultaneously gaining valuable practical experience related to their field of study.

If you or your company have projects that you would like assistance with, please reach out to the Center’s Director, Rachel Steiner.

Community Advisory Council

Below is our list of Community Advisory Council members for the CECE:

• Courtney Bengston, Wichita Community Foundation
• Amber Dunn, NXTUS
• Byron McSwain, Greater Grounds
• Kenny Bui, Collins & Associates
• Stacy Guinn, Wichita Business Journal
• Angie Elliott, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Daniel White, AGH
• Damon Young, Lead Wichita