School psychology students provide mental health consultation for Heartland Head Start.
School psychology students provide mental health consultation for Heartland Head Start
Topic: Civic Engagement
Stevenson Center students deliver excellence
The Stevenson Center attracts bright and accomplished graduate students to its Fellows programs and undergraduate students to Peace Corps Prep. This academic year brought recognition of students’ success, on campus and off campus.
Illinois State coalition seeks feedback on voter engagement plan
Illinois State University’s Voter Engagement Coalition is currently seeking feedback on the University’s Voter Engagement Plan for 2020–2021. Submit feedback through the online survey by May 15.
WGLT earns 8 awards from Associated Press
The Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association has honored WGLT for journalistic excellence with eight awards, including first-place honors for Outstanding News Operation and Best Digital Presence.
Urban clinical experiences go virtual
The National Center for Urban Education (NCUE) awards Illinois State University faculty grant funding to redesign their educational courses to reflect the current situations of urban schools in Chicago, Decatur, and Peoria. One of the main components of these redesign courses happens through a clinical visit to the urban site in order to authentically learn
How are you an ally to public education?
The North River Commission Education Committee hosted a community wide education event addressing the question: How are you an ally to public education?
Volunteer virtually to make a difference
Civic engagement is a core value of Illinois State University, and it’s more important than ever for Redbirds to be engaged, active participants within their communities. By practicing civic engagement, we’re promoting the quality of life for those around us. Individuals can do important volunteer work even while staying at home.
Peace Corps Fellow serving with AmeriCorps uses art to promote inclusion and community
Peace Corps Fellow Ryan Arnold has always had a penchant for making things happen, even before joining the Stevenson Center. Prior to starting his master’s degree, Arnold served with the Peace Corps in Cameroon from 2011 to 2013 as a youth development coordinator. He went on to work at CARE for AIDS for four years as the African Operations Director. In 2018, Arnold joined the Stevenson Center to pursue a master’s degree in political science.
Community partnerships pave way for classroom experiences
Community partnerships are paving the way for students to gain hands-on experience with solving marketing problems.
Psychology faculty work with Gold Star Mission to support families of the fallen
The Department of Psychology is proud to know its faculty are reaching out to help the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
