About the Pace Center
The Pace Center is dedicated to education, innovation, and excellence in public service and advances the elements of active citizenship, which include:
- Recognition that we all have an obligation and an opportunity to work collaboratively to improve our communities
- Active involvement in the democratic process, including thoughtful and regular participation in deliberative discussion, respect for diverse opinions, and recognition of the value of every community member’s contribution
- Sustained focus on solving public problems using academic, intellectual, and technical skills and building on informed understandings of communities’ needs and assets
- Commitment to effective leadership and collaborative work to promote the public good
The Pace Center was founded in 2001. It is named for John Pace Jr., a member of Princeton’s class of 1939, and his wife, Augusta Pace.
The Pace Center Mission
To integrate civic engagement with the teaching and learning mission of Princeton University by helping all members of the extended Princeton community to identify and address issues of public concern through engaged scholarship, active citizenship, and effective public leadership for the purpose of building stronger communities and societies throughout the world.
2009 Annual Report
Download the Pace Center's 2009 Annual Report.