Civic Learning
To fulfill the University’s core value of civic engagement in preparing students to be informed and engaged global community members, the Center offers civic education programming as well as civically engaged scholarship and teaching resources.
Types of Civic Engagement
Discover the ways Illinois State practices civic engagement and some examples from actual projects.
Civic Education
The Center for Civic Engagement hosts a variety of programs, events, and initiatives to help Redbirds learn about social issues, dialogue across differences, and become informed voters.
Deliberative Dialogues
Guided conversations on a political or controversial topic.
Constitution Day
Day to commemorate September 17, 1787, signing of the United States Constitution.
Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders
Hands-on learning about philanthropy and community impact through the grantmaking process.
Civic Engagement and Social Change Minor
The Civic Engagement and Social Change minor program involves students working together with community partners to create a more just and equitable world.
Films and Speakers
Learn more about civic issues by attending University-sponsored films and speakers.
Grants
Students and faculty can apply for funding to support civic learning experiences.
Assessing Civic Learning
Resources to assess individual student learning and civic growth, as well as program or course learning outcomes.
Toolkits
Guides on civic engagement and service learning are available for faculty and staff use.
Civic Action Resources
Resources for addressing and learning about civic issues.
Presentations and Professional Development
Request presentations from the Center’s staff on a variety of topics.
Civically-Engaged Scholarship and Teaching
Connect with national organizations and learn more about research funding and publication opportunities.
Join the CCE Faculty/Staff Listserv
The Center is proud to host a civic engagement listserv for Illinois State University faculty and staff. The listserv can be used to share a variety of civic engagement opportunities.
National Organizations
Discover a list of national organizations that you can support to make a positive social impact.
Civic Engagement Fellowship
Find the funding opportunities to those who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities.
Publication Opportunities
A selection of journals for faculty members or students interested in publishing research in the field of civic engagement and service learning.
Syllabi and Activies Bank
Facilitate integration of activities that help students address civic issues through their coursework.
Reporting Civic Engagement Activities
Definitions and University platforms for reporting civic engagement activities.