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IPCE is a research center at UIC to support empowering engagement and democratic learning. https://ipce.uic.edu/ www.ipce.uic.edu
The Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is committed to transforming democracy by creating a more fully engaged community with more effective leaders. It achieves this by creating opportunities for scholars, concerned citizens, students, community leaders, elected officials, and the public to actively participate in social discourse, policy issues and social trends.
08/13/2024
UIC Flames! Interested in becoming more civically active as we near the beginning of fall semester? Check out these events hosted by our friends at Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE)! RSVP to get more involved within UIC and the greater Chicago community.
The Service Expo is an opportunity for the UIC community to explore avenues to serve Chicago. Community agencies and organizations come to campus to recruit volunteers and interns and share their missions. A wide variety of agencies are represented, focused on youth, the environment, the arts, animals, human rights, community development, health, and more. Students, faculty, and staff can find service and volunteer opportunities that match their interests, learn about the needs of Chicago-area communities, and find ways to get involved. The Service Expo will be held in conjunction with the UIC Involvement Fair IN PERSON on Wednesday (9/4) and Thursday (9/5). RSVP here: https://uic.campusgroups.com/slce/rsvp_boot?id=2258547
Save the date! Flames Day of Service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024. The Flames Service Day (previously the Welcome Service Project) is an annual event for the UIC community, specifically helping connect incoming first year and transfer students to current students and staff as well as serving the surrounding UIC community. Occurring on the Friday of the first week of the fall semester, the project gives students an opportunity to provide service as a group, meet new people and form friendships, build a UIC community, and kick off their journey to becoming an active citizen. RSVP Here: https://slce.uic.edu/service/welcome/
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We asked the 2023-24 Urban Public Policy Fellowship cohort to share their favorite experiences as fellows!
Follow this link to watch our most recent UPPF cohort share their favorite experiences, learned lessons, and UPPF’s impact on their career/leadership goals from their time as fellows: https://youtu.be/cosaa74hp1Q?si=_-33BB2FAFEwdd0W
Follow this link to learn more about UPPF and view the 2023-24 cohort's research projects! https://ipce.uic.edu/uppf/
Lares UIC African American Academic Network -UIC
On March 6th, 2024, Professor Alana Gunn, PhD, presented at IPCE's Civic Engagement Lunch Talk series held on campus in Daley Hall. Her presentation was titled "Utilizing Social Advocacy Research to Explore the Effects of Policing on Community Health”. In this clip, Professor Gunn discusses the effectiveness of using Photovoice.
Professor Gunn’s research asks, "How do communities experience policing efforts, and in what ways does it shape their health?" and "How can participatory research methods be utilized to engage community and build advocacy?" Gunn and her Co-PI's, Sage Kim, PhD; Linda Weatherspoon (Roll Call), recruited community participants and partnered with a CAB to determine themes from the community, such as social disorganization, disengagement, and trauma. These findings were disseminated through a Photovoice Exhibition in fall of 2023, which led to multiple community forums and radio appearances.
Follow this link to watch the full presentation from our Civic Engagement Lunch Talk series: https://youtu.be/6qhi7hZIbRg?si=4HEIMBqphOH3fgnq
UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
07/30/2024
Register today for the ‘Free People Read Freely’ symposium! “Free People Read Freely™: Literacy, Inclusion, and Democracy” takes place Aug. 20-21 at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Symposium sessions feature discussions and presentations on freedom to read, education and access, cultures of inclusion and exclusion, and book banning and libraries. Additional events offer opportunities to share stories about reading as a child, a banned books photo booth, and theatrical readings from banned books.
You have until Aug. 12 to register for the entirety of this two-day free event organized by the University of Illinois Press and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI). Box lunches are available for purchase during online registration.
The event will open at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts with a keynote conversation moderated by Urbana poet laureate and UIUC faculty member Ruby Mendenhall. Registration for the opening keynote will be available until the morning of the Aug. 20 event or until registration reaches capacity.
Register here: https://www.carli.illinois.edu/Free-People-Read-Freely
07/23/2024
In today's increasingly polarized environment, educators and administrators are deeply concerned and facing significant challenges in navigating the complex and often contentious issues that arise on campuses. The urgent need for dialogue and deliberation skills has never been more apparent. That’s why the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation is offering this specialized training to address these critical concerns. Join NCDD on August 5th, 1:30 - 3 pm Eastern, 11:30 am - 1 pm Pacific, for “Engaging in Challenging Conversations: A Higher Education Webinar”.
While college and university faculty and staff will benefit most from this webinar, K-12 teachers and community leaders are welcome to attend as well. This session is designed to equip you with real strategies and tactics that can be used immediately in your educational setting. Follow this link to learn more and register! https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjExODc0
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Check out this clip from Professor P. Zitlali Morales and her team’s Civic Engagement Lunch Talk presentation "Amplifying Latinx Families’ Language Education Rights: Luchando for Urban Dual Language Bilingual Education"!
During the 2022-2023 academic year, Dr. Morales, an awardee of IPCE’s Civic Engagement Research Awards, conducted workshops with Latinx, predominantly Spanish-speaking parents around the Chicagoland area. Dr. Morales and her team’s culminating activity was a Dual Language Bilingual Education Parent Summit hosted at UIC. During the summit, the team shared resources with parents (such as bilingual book vendors and a talk regarding bilingual speech-language services) and invited them to participate in a focus group conversation. As a group, parents shared their experiences and hopes with respect to language services in school and beyond.
Follow this link to watch the full presentation, as well as check out other presentations from our Civic Engagement Lunch Talk Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3oQ1zQtjkmmRr4bQHJ1KCXVvbfA36kTj&si=3Oh77GEMZSCCo66W
UIC College of Education
07/11/2024
Here at IPCE, we design and lead dialogue and deliberation processes in partnership with communities and other institutions. We utilize methods that fall into categories defined by the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation. Those engagement streams are: exploration, conflict transformation, decision making and collaborative action. Swipe to learn more about these methods!
What are some of the lessons Fellows learned from UPPF? We asked the 2023-24 Urban Public Policy Fellowship cohort to share their reflections from their experiences as fellows! Follow this link to watch our most recent UPPF cohort share their favorite experiences, learned lessons, and UPPF’s impact on their career/leadership goals from their time as fellows: https://youtu.be/cosaa74hp1Q?si=_-33BB2FAFEwdd0W
Follow this link to learn more about UPPF and view the 2023-24 cohort's research projects! https://ipce.uic.edu/uppf/
Lares UIC African American Academic Network -UIC
07/04/2024
Happy Independance day from your friends at IPCE!
Today, we’re celebrating not only fireworks and barbecues but also the spirit of unity and independence that binds us together as a nation. Have a safe and joyous Independence Day!
Definitions of civic engagement in academic literature and online vary greatly. However, it is our intent at IPCE to avoid a narrow debate about meanings and interpretations of civic engagement. We believe it is important that our definition be broad enough to encompass a wide range of activities, but also be specific enough to guide our activities.
See the three features that guide our definition of civic engagement, and find us at ipce.uic.edu to learn more about the work we do!
How has UPPF impacted fellow's future career/leadership goals? We asked the 2023-24 Urban Public Policy Fellowship cohort to share their reflections from their experiences as fellows! Follow this link to watch our most recent UPPF cohort share their favorite experiences, learned lessons, and UPPF’s impact on their career/leadership goals from their time as fellows: https://youtu.be/cosaa74hp1Q?si=_-33BB2FAFEwdd0W
Follow this link to learn more about UPPF and view the 2023-24 cohort's research projects! https://ipce.uic.edu/uppf/
Lares UIC African American Academic Network -UIC
Reflecting on an incredible evening at the Civic Days event hosted at the Chicago History Museum over the weekend. From thought-provoking conversations to immersing ourselves in the city’s captivating history, this event was a reminder of the importance of active participation in shaping our community.
The Chicago History Museum is changing how we celebrate together. Instead of one event on Independence Day, CHM and Made By Us are hosting Civic Season. It started on Juneteenth and includes Civic Days, all leading to an Independence Day celebration. The Museum will be a place for Chicagoans to connect, learn new skills, and get involved in the community for a brighter future as informed citizens.
REMINDER: Join the Independent Monitoring Team for a Community Listening Session with Independent Monitor Maggie Hickey TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 25th from 6-7:30, co-hosted by Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community- CBCAC. This is a public event for community members to engage and share thoughts on Chicago Police Reform. Let your voice be heard!
Follow this link to register: https://cpdmonitoringteam.com/register/
06/21/2024
Join the Chicago History Museum and The Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement this Sunday for an interactive conversation to learn some fundamentals of Civic Engagement and become more actively engaged citizens! Follow this link to learn more about the event and the Chicago History Museum's Civic Season programming: https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/civic-season-community-day-062324/
The Chicago History Museum is reimagining our celebrations, together. Instead of one commemorative event on Independence Day, CHM is presenting Civic Season in partnership with Made By Us! Celebrations and programming kicked off on Juneteenth and continue with Civic Days all leading toward a reimagined Independence Day celebration. The Museum will serve as a space to help Chicagoans connect with their community, build new skills, and provide a roadmap to future community participation so we may all be more informed and engaged citizens.
06/19/2024
Happy Juneteenth from the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement at UIC! Embracing history, celebrating freedom!
Join IPCE as we honor Juneteenth. Let's stand together, learn, love, and uplift Black voices today and every day.
06/17/2024
Join the Independent Monitoring Team for a Community Listening Session with Independent Monitor Maggie Hickey on Tuesday, June 25th from 6-7:30, co-hosted by Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community- CBCAC. This is a public event for community members to engage and share thoughts on Chicago Police Reform. Let your voice be heard!
Follow these links to register: https://cpdmonitoringteam.com/register/
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What is Placemaking? 🤔 Follow this link to check out our latest installment of our video series Civic Coffee Chats, where Great Cities Institute Community Development Planner Jack Rocha dives into the topic of placemaking! https://youtu.be/eE-9Ot5QJ04?si=JjgQD-JNRvr1Fe_q
06/04/2024
Happy pride month from the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement at UIC! 🏳️🌈
06/03/2024
Civic Engagement Research Award applications are due TODAY by 11:59pm. The Institute supports research that centers on the concepts, practices, and theories of civic engagement. UIC faculty and research staff are welcome to apply. Follow this link learn more and apply: https://ipce.uic.edu/ipceresearch/awards-for-research/
If you have any questions, please contact Research Associate Sam Theno at [email protected] or visit www.ipce.uic.edu.
05/31/2024
REMINDER: Civic Engagement Research Award applications are due June 3rd, 2024. The Institute supports research that centers on the concepts, practices, and theories of civic engagement. UIC faculty and research staff are welcome to apply. Follow this link learn more and apply: https://ipce.uic.edu/ipceresearch/awards-for-research/
If you have any questions, please contact Research Associate Sam Theno at [email protected] or visit www.ipce.uic.edu.
We asked the 2023-24 Urban Public Policy Fellowship cohort to share their reflections from their experiences as fellows! Follow this link to watch our most recent UPPF cohort share their favorite experiences, learned lessons, and UPPF’s impact on their career/leadership goals: https://youtu.be/cosaa74hp1Q?si=bILIlU4kTOOABIaF
Are you an undergrad interested in applying to be in next year's cohort? Follow this link to learn more and apply! Application are due Friday, May 31st: https://ipce.uic.edu/uppf-application/
Lares UIC African American Academic Network -UIC
Our latest installment of our video series Civic Coffee Chats is now live on our Youtube! This episode features Jack Rocha, a Community Development Planner from Great Cities Institute. Follow this link to watch! https://youtu.be/eE-9Ot5QJ04?si=X4X-o8pnarNvDIiC
This monthly series highlights IPCE staff, researchers, and civic friends’ latest thoughts on policy passions, social trends in civic engagement and public policy, learned lessons, best practices, and hobbies. And, of course, how they take their coffee ☕️
REMINDER: The Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) recently announced the availability of funding to support research projects centered on civic engagement. The Institute supports research that centers on the concepts, practices, and theories of civic engagement. UIC faculty and research staff are welcome to apply. Follow this link learn more and apply: https://ipce.uic.edu/ipceresearch/awards-for-research/
Applications must be submitted electronically by June 3, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Research Associate Sam Theno at [email protected] or visit www.ipce.uic.edu.
05/21/2024
Hello UIC Undergraduate Students!
The Urban Public Policy Fellowship (UPPF) application deadline has been extended until Friday, May 31st!
The UPPF program is a leadership development program designed to expose historically underrepresented minority undergraduate students at UIC to key public policy issues. The program provides Fellows with seminars offering a solid introduction to theory and practice in the areas of public policy making, advocacy, community development, and service provision along with a valuable internship experience.
Follow this link to learn more and apply today! https://ipce.uic.edu/uppf-application/
Lares UIC African American Academic Network -UIC
ICYMI, check out our Spring 2024 Inside IPCE Newsletter! Follow this link to read more about this year's Urban Forum, UPPF Research Symposium, Civic Engagement Lunch Talk series, the open call for proposals for the 2024-25 Civic Engagement Fund, and our ongoing video segment Civic Coffee Chats 💌 https://mailchi.mp/d9dab9647592/spring-24-at-ipce-9434843
What is Dr. Teresa Córdova's favorite part about being Director of Great Cities Institute? 🤔 Follow this link to check out our video series Civic Coffee Chats, where you can watch our full interview with Dr. Córdova! https://youtu.be/Ko297ovi6yY?si=ByEkgk-V2P8DEgWv
05/14/2024
There is SO much to recap in this spring's newsletter, which kicks off with a letter from our Director Joseph K. Hoereth, PhD. Follow this link to read more about this year's Urban Forum, UPPF Research Symposium and Closing Ceremony, Civic Engagement Lunch Talk series, the open call for proposals for the 2024-25 Civic Engagement Fund, and our ongoing video segment Civic Coffee Chats 💌 https://mailchi.mp/d9dab9647592/spring-24-at-ipce-9434843
Our latest installment of our video series Civic Coffee Chats is now live on our Youtube! This month, we are featuring Teresa Córdova, PhD, director of Great Cities Institute. Follow this link to watch! https://youtu.be/Ko297ovi6yY
This monthly series highlights IPCE staff, researchers, and civic friends’ latest thoughts on policy passions, social trends in civic engagement and public policy, learned lessons, best practices, and hobbies. And, of course, how they take their coffee ☕️
Thank you for joining us at the 2024 UPPF Closing Ceremony and Symposium: The Influence of Research on Public Policies! In partnership with the African American Academic Network -UIC and Latin American Recruitment and Education Services (Lares UIC), join us as we congratulate the 2023-24 UPPF cohort!
UIC UNDERGRADS! You still have until Sunday, May 12 to apply for the 2024-25 cohort - follow this link to apply ✍🏾 https://ipce.uic.edu/uppf-application/
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