Student Pathways CORE QUESTION: How can the Gephardt Institute spark civic literacy, inquiry, and action among students throughout the university? OBJECTIVE: Establish the Gephardt Institute as a nexus to activate and coordinate civic engagement at Washington University.
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3.1 Foster the visibility and impact of other civic engagement hubs on campus; convene them to coordinate efforts and align them with core competencies.
3.1, 3.2, 3.3 A civic pathways steering committee meets regularly for professional development and acts as champions for civic engagement throughout Washington University.
3.2 Develop a peer educator program to promote civic and community engagement within the student body.
3.2 Trained peer educators are utilized by student groups and student-facing initiatives. There is increased student awareness, preparation, and participation in St. Louis community engagement.
3.3 Offer training and consultation to student-facing civic and community engagement initiatives to ensure effective practices that drive toward the outcomes for established civic engagement competencies. This includes both civic initiatives such as election programming, civic dialogue, and civic education, as well as community service groups and community partnerships.
3.3 Students and departments integrate civic and community engagement principles into the development, implementation, and evaluation of their initiatives and partnerships.
3.4 Create a communication plan that highlights the Gephardt Institute’s role as a nexus, activator, and coordinator of civic engagement.
3.4 There is an increased utilization of Gephardt Institute consultation and resources by students. The institute can demonstrate impact on student learning and their commitment to civic engagement.
3.1 There is increased knowledge, coordination, and collaboration across civic engagement opportunities, greater clarity and increased usage among students navigating opportunities, and positive metrics on student engagement within partnering organizations.
3.3 Students report the institute as a valuable source to prepare them for effectiveness in civic engagement and community engagement.