The American Democracy Project at Illinois State University
 

The FOCUS Initiative

FOCUS (Faculty Opportunities for Creating Civic & Community Understanding Among Students) is a faculty development program designed to emphasize the value of civic and community engagement at Illinois State University.

FOCUS, funded through an enhancement funds request, compliments the First Year Experience and General Education. It also supplements efforts to incorporate civic and community engagement in individual degree programs.

FOCUS Web Module Series

The FOCUS Module Series is a component of the FOCUS Initiative specifically developed to support Illinois State University faculty with their efforts to incorporate civic and community engagement into the curriculum. Access them online from the office or home - at your convenience. There are five modules in the series:

  • What are Civic and Community Engagement?
  • Why Incorporate Civic and Community Engagement?
  • Innovative Pedagogy for Incorporating Civic and Community Engagement.
  • Political Engagement: Beyond Politics
  • Innovative Partnerships for Student Learning