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Civic Engagement Projects

Building on the wide variety of activity already occurring at Illinois State, the American Democracy Project is designed to serve as a catalyst for programmatic changes that will ensure that all Illinois State undergraduates are fully prepared to assume a responsible role as contributors to civic society.

As a result of the Project, faculty may decide to incorporate new elements of civic engagement in certain courses, or there may be new initiatives taken on by student organizations.

Examples of how civic engagement is being incorporated into courses, programs and organizations at Illinois State:

Communication and Social Issues

Students in the Politics, Budgets and Taxes Course Conduct Fiscal Analyses of Community-Based Organizations

Speech Pathology and Audiology students work with District 150 School in Peoria

Civic and Community Engagement Incorporated Throughout Entire Horticulture Curriculum

Politics and Government Students Complete Internships in Community-Based NonProfit, or Governmental Organizations

Members of Euphemism - ISU's Online Literary Magazine - Work with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization

School of Music supports community involvement through the ISU Civic Chorale

Students in the Sociology 240 Course - Community: People in Places - Participate in PATH Training

Recreation for People with Disabilities

Educational Administration and Foundations Students Tutor Students in High Needs Schools

Students in the Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies Minor program complete an in-course service component

Family and Consumer Sciences Dietetic Interns promote the value of good nutrition throughout the community

Accounting and Business Information Systems class works with Hearts at Home organization

Exercise Science majors in Kiniseology and Recreation 307, Exercise in Health and Disease, participate in a project to raise awareness about Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and raise funds for the AHA's annual American Heart Walk

ISU Forensics Receives Grant for Widely Attended Event: "Illinois State University Speaks: US and UN Involvement in Post-Conflict Areas."

Sociology students work with agencies to assist local foster children

Family and Consumer Sciences students work with local agencies to prepare consumer materials

First year students and graduate students in Education Administration and Foundations work together on a service project

Service and Leadership Lifestyle Floors go trick-or-treating for the hungry

Mennonite College of Nursing Works with elementary schools

Compassion Center and the College of Business at Illinois State University

Community-Based Partnerships and service learning in the Health Education Program

Children at Illinois State University's Child Care Center learn the importance of helping others through their summer project

Speech Pathology and Audiology graduate students work with local high school students

Math students partner with the Bloomington-Normal Transit System to gather data for a study on their services

Students educate on affordable housing