Civic Leadership and Engagement
  • Level Foundational

Civic Leadership and Engagement

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed by the Maurice A. Ferre Institute for Civic Leadership, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge of the importance of civically engaged individuals that are active in their community. Earners will be able to define civics and the United Nations Sustainable Development goals in order to articulate what community issues are important to them. Earners of this badge are equipped with valuable tools to begin careers in government, nonprofit organizations, education, and other fields.

  • Level Foundational

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Successful completion of assessments where learners, demonstrate understanding on various topics within Civic Leadership and Engagement.
  • Successful completion of an letter, email, or phone call script to an elected representative.
  • Successful completion of a reflection paper/presentation where learners demonstrate how the competencies gained can be utilized to further personal, professional and/or academic goals.