Ep. 067: Civic Engagement in Extraordinary Times

We talk a lot about civic engagement as a core value at Illinois State University. But what does it look like when practiced in our courses? We explore that question in this episode, a preview of the 2021 University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium, Civic Engagement in Extraordinary Times. Dr. Katy Strzepek and Harriet Steinbach from the Center for Civic Engagement join Dr. Dana Karraker and Jim Gee from CTLT for an in-depth look at the ties between public higher education and engendering a life-long sense of civic learning in students. The group highlights ways, both big and small, to incorporate civic engagement in classes. They also examine the lessons learned from a semester of teaching and activism during a tumultuous election season, the national spotlight on social justice, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, they preview the three "rock stars of civic engagement" who will keynote the January 6, 2021 Symposium.

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Show Notes

Here are some additional resources:

• Learn more about the Symposium and register by December 18, 2021 on our 2021 Symposium page.
• You'll hear us call the Center for Civic Engagement by a different name in this episode-- read more about the recent change in this news article. 
• Read up on Illinois State's recent admission to the Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Community Engagement. 

 

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