About
The Center for Civic Engagement inspires Redbirds to explore their values, learn about community issues, develop civic skills and agency, and act to make the world a better place.
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Stop By
Find us at CollegePlace Uptown (100 S. Fell Ave, Normal). Use the elevator or stairs to reach the 2nd floor, then proceed to Suite C214.
Hours
Monday-Friday
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Contact Us
Get Social
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Mailing Address
Center for Civic Engagement
Illinois State UniversityCampus Box 3800
Normal, IL 61790-3800
Who We Are
Since it first opened in 2017, the Center for Civic Engagement has become Illinois State University’s hub for civic learning and community engagement, connecting students, faculty, and staff with the broader community through service, reflection, mutually beneficial partnerships, and shared goals. The center supports both in-class and out-of-class initiatives that have a lasting Redbird Impact. The Center also coordinates an interdisciplinary academic minor in Civic Engagement and Social Change, preparing students to make a difference in their community and offering a special concentration for education students who want to become civically engaged teachers.
Community and Civic Engagement is a core value of Illinois State. We are proud to be a Carnegie Community Engagement Classified campus and a Campus Compact institution. The Center also leads voter engagement efforts, which have earned us repeated national designations as a Voter Friendly Campus.
Staff
Meet the staff for the Center for Civic Engagement.
Henrique Villela
Assistant Director of Public Relations and Communication
Caitlin Bradford
Graduate Assistant - Civic Education and Political Engagement
Telling Our Story
Campus Partners
Illinois State's Center for Civic Engagement works with students, faculty, and staff across campus. Key partners include:
