Community Partners
Illinois State strives to establish and maintain relationships with community organizations throughout Bloomington-Normal and McLean County.
Interested in partnership opportunities? Have an idea for a class project?
The Center for Civic Engagement is here to help. Staff can meet to better understand your needs and help determine what departments and partnerships at Illinois State are right for you. Contact Harriett Steinbach, Assistant Director, today!
Partnering with Illinois State
From single classes or student organizations to entire campus departments, there are ways to find a mutual benefit to everyone involved.
Community Partnership Resources
Explore information to assist you with working with students, faculty, and staff, performing assessments, and more.
Community as Co-Educator
Community organization staff members can expand their skillset while acting as a co-educator for students on campus.
Programs and Events
A number of community engagement events take place on and around campus throughout the year.
Community Consulting Board
A group of advisors from local organizations to help advise staff to advance campus-community partnerships.
Partner Perspective
Location
Center for Civic Engagement
300 W. North Street
Campus Box 3800
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 439-1100
CommunityEngagement@IllinoisState.edu
Parking
The Center is on the edge of Illinois State University and Uptown Normal, across from CVS. There is one-hour street parking throughout Uptown Normal. Uptown Normal has parking decks on Beaufort Street and College Avenue. Additionally, there is limited two-hour meter parking directly north of the Center, accessible from Fell Street.