The University District Civic Leadership Program Gold Badge (2021-2022)
Issued by
University of Minnesota
The University District Civic Leadership Program is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement, Office of Student Affairs and the Graduate School. Held fall 2021 through spring 2022, the mission is to build an effective partnership between the University District neighborhoods and the University of Minnesota through two main goals (see "Additional Details" link for more information).
- Type Learning
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Free
Earning Criteria
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Work on projects in teams to provide 20 hours of service per semester with University District neighborhoods. Projects included research of litter reduction strategies and management, a business district feasibility study, development of an equitable community engagement strategy and supporting events and programs to build community.
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Participate and interact with community leaders through monthly forums on civic engagement topics to reflect on what community experience teaches us about larger issues in society.
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Understand leadership in a place-based context.