
Consistent with our vision for a just
and sustainable world, INVST Community Studies
programs develop engaged citizens and leaders
who work for the benefit of humanity and the
environment.
In order to fulfill our mission, we offer:
- A comprehensive two-year Community Leadership
Program that develops community leaders who engage in compassionate
action as a lifetime commitment;
- Community Studies Electives that foster
civic responsibility and leadership potential;
- A Youth Council for Public Policy that
empowers students to use the democratic process as a tool for positive
social change; and
- Our newest program involves CU student mentors in Public Achievement
with local high school students in Lafayette, CO in order to meet community challenges and solve societal problems. Young people learn from each other about citizenship
and democracy as they design and implement community service projects together.
| UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
- RESCHEDULED! INVST Community Studies invites K-12 teachers, school administrators, and interested community members to participate in "Students as Architects: Building Bridges between Classroom and Community,"
an interactive and free professional development workshop on Thursday, December 10, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the University Memorial Center, Room 247.
This course is intended to develop teachers' professional competencies with the pedagogies of participatory education and service learning. Participants will explore participatory service learning both
through the lens of critical education theory and examine its relevance for creating democratic classrooms. The workshop will be supported by Sabrina Sideris, Program Director of INVST Community Studies
and Elaina Verveer, INVST Instructor, and facilitated by creative, experienced and well-organized student alumni from our Community Leadership Program. "Students as Architects" is made possible by generous support from the CU Outreach Committee. Download Registration Here.
- INVST Community Leadership Program Class of 2010-2012 application for admission available here.
- Check out the INVST Spring 2009 Returns Newsletter. Click here to view.
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