3…2…1…The Citizenship and Service-Learning office counts down for the liftoff of a nationwide initiative based on civic engagement. Missouri State University is one of few institutions selected to serve as a "lead" institution for the Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) project to be showcased through NASPA and AAC&U. This initiative runs through December of 2013 and addresses the US Department of Education's Call to Action for institutions of higher education to promote and engage campuses in CLDE. In fall 2010, Global Perspective Institute Inc. (GPI), in collaboration with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), was awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Education to assess the state of civic learning and democratic engagement among two- and four-year colleges and universities. The project was charged with producing a national report and action plan with ambitious recommendations for strengthening these commitments. This initiative is chaired by Katherine Nordyke, Director of the Office of Citizenship and Service-Learning. Kathy … [Read more...] about Ready for Launch: MSU Selected for Nationwide Initiative
The Missouri State University Poll Research Center is an initiative of Dr. Brian Calfano, associate professor of political science. The Poll conducts public opinion research designed to serve nonprofit and public agencies. This has given Missouri State an opportunity to provide its core constituencies with a product that reflects the institution’s commitment to public affairs andstudent civic engagement. Conducted through the Center for Social Sciences and Public Policy Research at Missouri State, the Poll lets MSU students participate in the design, implementation, analysis, and presentation of quantitative survey data. The center also conducts public opinion surveys to provide research and analysis on topics of concern to Missourians. The Center is supported, in part, through the College of Humanities and Public Affairs, the Department of Political Science, and the Office of Citizenship and Service-Learning. In August of 2010, the Poll enlisted service-learning students to assist the CASL office with data collection for the Carnegie Elective Classification: Community … [Read more...] about Service-Learning Students Continue to be Civically Engaged