American Democracy Project National Meeting“Transforming Democracy and Civic Engagement at an

Urban Research University “Joseph K. Hoereth, Director, IPCE

Saturday, June 4, 2011

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)

• Public Research University• UIC was formed in 1982 by the consolidation of two

U. of I. campuses. • 27, 309 total student• Urban setting

Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE)

IPCE focuses on transforming democracy by creating a more fully engaged citizenry with more effective leaders. As a catalyst for learning and action, the Institute creates opportunities for scholars, concerned citizens, students, and government officials to actively participate in social discourse, research, and educational programs on policy issues and social trends.

IPCE Theory of Change

Inputs

Activities

Outcomes

ImpactsA more informed and engaged citizenry

Assumptions

Transforming Democracy at UIC

IPCE CivicSource

• Civic Source is a web portal that hosts a wide range of civic engagement and policy information, learning tools, and opportunities to connect with civic engagement efforts.– Official Launch Monday, April 18, 2011– Topical Learning Modules– Research Products– Blogs– Civic Engagement Events– ‘Find Answers’ Tools

CivicSource

www.civicsource.org

CivicSource Social Media

IPCE Social Media

Contact InformationJoseph K. Hoereth, PhDDirectorInstitute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE)College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs University of Illinois at Chicago1253 S. Halsted Street, Suite #310Chicago, IL 60607312 355 0096 (ph)312 355 0545 (fx)www.ipce.uic.eduwww.civicsource.org