Mardell Wilson, University Assessment Office; Jan M. Shane, Office of the Provost; Amy Roser, Enrollment Management & Academic Services; Dustin Day, Sarah Kaisner, Communication; Dawn Beichner, Criminal Justice Sciences
The Political Engagement Project (PEP) is an initiative of the American Democracy Project directed by Tom Ehrlich of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The primary mission of ISU’s Political Engagement Project, which began Fall 2006, is to enhance Illinois State University students’ awareness and understanding of political engagement and impact their level of political involvement and leadership. The focus of PEP at Illinois State is curricular; it includes courses from Communication and Critical Inquiry, Middle Core – Individuals and Civic Life, and First Year LinC. Faculty and staff work together to provide opportunities for students in the classroom, on campus, and in the community to develop skills related to political processes and leadership. This panel presentation will provide an overview of the project, including the assessment plan, and feature faculty from each of the aforementioned course categories who will share how they incorporated a variety of political engagement activities and assignments into their courses.
