Third Way Civics (3WC) Summer Workshop

This workshop introduces participants to the Third Way Civics (3WC) approach to undergraduate civic learning: an evidence-based, widely implemented and assessed strategy for fostering students’ civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions while advancing content learning and other essential academic outcomes. Led by Dr. Trygve Throntveit, educator and author, the workshop directly immerses participants in the same civic learning activities that students experience in 3WC-style courses, while also providing time to critique, imaginatively adapt, and redesign syllabi embodying the approach.

The workshop will be held June 2 and June 3 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Directions to the Student Center are located HERE.

The workshop will be held in Room 301.

Dress is casual. You might wear layers, as the temperature in the Student Center can vary.

Pre-Workshop Assignments

Full participation in (and compensation for) this workshop depends on completing a series of readings and short written responses ahead of time. Readings and prompts will be distributed no later than Monday, May 12, 2025.

Cost and Stipend

There is no cost to attend this workshop. Each registrant who participates, in person, in the entire workshop will receive a stipend of $600 to honor their commitment of time and to offset travel and lodging expenses. Invoicing and payment processes will be explained near the end of Day Two of the workshop.

Meals

All participants will receive a ‘meal card’ for lunch. Meals will be available in the Tally Food Court.

For a map of the Ball State campus please click HERE

Lodging

For lodging during the event, the Ball State Hotel is the best option. The hotel is located on the third floor of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. We have a block of 4 twin rooms, 2 queen rooms (single bed), and 6 king rooms (single bed). You will receive a 15% discount when you pay. The block code is 2506WRK. We will hold these rooms until Friday May, 16th.

Hotel room rates at a 15% discount-

Twin rate: $72.25

Queen rate: $76.50

King rate: $79.20

Please call the Ball State Hotel at 765-285-1555 or email hotel@bsu.edu

Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own lodging.

Parking

The Ball State Student Center Parking Garage (R8) has Metered Parking located on the bottom floor of R8 with one pay station located at the pedestrian exit on the north side of the garage.

Garage Rates

Hours 1-3 – $1 per hour

Hours 4-6 – $.50 per hour

Hours 7-8 – $.25 per hour

For a map with parking locations, please click on the Ball State Parking Map.