CIE grants available for International civic engagement, service-learning

The Center for Instructional Excellence is accepting applications for its International Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Grants.

Grants of $500 and $3,000 are available to help faculty develop international civic engagement and service-learning projects abroad.

International civic engagement projects within a study abroad course, at the $500 grant level, provide a platform to increase civic action in students within and outside of their study abroad communities. In international service-learning courses, at the $3,000 grant level, students not only develop the same outcomes as international civic engagement, but also gain increased knowledge and skills of course content and a broader appreciation of the discipline, teamwork and other meaningful skills for success in the workplace.

More information and applications are available by contacting Margaret Sass, assistant director of service-learning at CIE, at sassm@purdue.edu. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but those interested are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Completed application should be emailed to Sass.

Those who would to learn more about the successes and challenges of international service-learning and community service project are invited to attend CIE's monthly "Good Conversation and Good Coffee" series at at Greyhouse Coffee, 100 Northwestern Ave. A schedule for the group is available at www.purdue.edu/cie.