Presentation Descriptions
The following presentations are offered by the Center for Civic Engagement. You can request any of these presentations using our online form. Please submit your presentation request at least 5 business days prior to your preferred date to allow for sufficient preparation. We will do our best to fulfill your request, however, due to staff schedules, we may not be able to accommodate your requested date. If that is the case, we will work with you to find an alternative date.
Overview of the Center for Civic Engagement
Learn what the Center for Civic Engagement is and how it serves Illinois State University and the community. We will provide an overview of programs and services relevant to audience. Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes. Maximum presentation could be 60 minutes.
Electoral Engagement
Learn about voter registration, ways to vote (including by mail), what offices are up for election, and who is running in national, state, and local elections. Discuss the role of voting in a democratic society. Please allow a minimum of 10 minutes. Maximum presentation 45 minutes.
Active Citizen Continuum
The Active Citizen Continuum explains the process of how students can be transformed through community service or service-based trips when they consider the greater social issues. Please allow a minimum of 15 minutes. Maximum presentation could be 50 minutes.
Planning a Service Project
Utilizing the Five Critical Elements of Meaningful Community Service, any community service project can move beyond something you are required to do to a meaningful and learning experience. Please allow a minimum of 15 minutes. Information on logistics of service will also be discussed. Maximum presentation could be 30 minutes. Target audience: RSO's and students responsible for coordinating community service.
Introduction to Civic Engagement
What is civic engagement? The audience will consider the variety of ways in which one can be civically engaged. This presentation will be tailored to the audience. Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes for this presentation. Maximum presentation could be 60 minutes. Overview of the Center for Civic Engagement - Learn what the Center for Civic Engagement is and how it serves Illinois State University and the community. We will provide an overview of programs and services relevant to audience. Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes. Maximum presentation could be 60 minutes.
Faculty Support for Civic Engagement Related Activities
Learn how the Center for Civic Engagement can support faculty. As a resource and connecting point for campus and community, we can assist with grants, readings, research publications, toolkits, or connecting with community partners. Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes for this presentation. Maximum presentation could be 60 minutes.
Theoretical Foundations of Civic Engagement
There are several theories and frameworks that ground civic engagement and service learning. This session can provide a snapshot of several or a deeper dive into one or two including distinguishing among service programs, key components of community service, and critical reflection. Please allow a minimum of 30 minutes. Maximum presentation time could be 90 minutes.