Bob Frigo, assistant dean of campus life and director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life at Elon, is an example of the commitment to service and civic engagement that Elon and the Kernodle Center strive to foster.
Bob Frigo, assistant dean of campus life and director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, is dedicated to both Elon University and the Alamance County community through his approach to service and the mentorship he provides to Elon students, preparing them to become exceptional volunteers and global citizens.
The Kernodle Center inspires and equips students to work with diverse communities, addressing local and global challenges while fostering a deeper sense of civic responsibility. It connects students with community-based, experiential learning opportunities in partnership with faculty, staff, and local organizations for the common good. This is shown through their committed team of professional staff members, like Frigo.
“We not only teach students to become engaged in local communities, but we also model the way in our own lives,” said Frigo. “Some of us coach youth soccer or a Special Olympics basketball team, some teach at Sunday school and others are involved in programs like the Boy Scouts. How we spend our time beyond Elon is an example to students that playing a role in building strong communities is a lifelong habit.”
Along with his position at Elon, Frigo is the father to two boys.
“Growing up, I watched my dad be a leader for my Boy Scout troop and coach my sister’s basketball team,” Frigo said. “It left a mark on me. Each of us needs to find our calling to serve as volunteers and leaders in our communities.”
Frigo’s engagement is not only seen in the Elon and Alamance community, but also in the community where he lives. He is currently an assistant scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 316 in Apex, North Carolina where he creates experiential learning opportunities for the troop. Frigo’s involvement with the Boy Scouts is something he holds close to this heart.
“During the last few years, we have gone caving, whitewater rafting, skiing, and have worked with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty and the U.S. Coast Guard in the Outer Banks. My involvement with the Boy Scouts has been a way to spend time with my two boys and use my skill set in the community to advance the common good.”