Center for Economic and Civic Learning

Building lasting relationships and opportunities for learning that advance democracy, economic vitality and the public good.

Author: David J. Roof

  • A New Approach to Politics and Professions: The What and Why of “Civic Studies”
    August 25, 2025 by

    Authored by: Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar, Institute for Public Life and Work Marie Ström, Director of Education, Institute for Public Life and Work Trygve Throntveit, Research Professor in Higher Education and Associate Director, Center for Economic and Civic Learning, Ball State University Teachers College; Director, Institute for Public Life and Work Ball State University has […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – August 2025
    August 18, 2025 by

    August Newsletter Issue 25 I. CREATE News and Updates 2025 Summer Civic Learning Academy East Washington Academy Students Explore Conner Prairie Teacher Spotlight: Clarence Alexander MCS Brings Kennedy and King’s Legacy to the Classroom Civic Growth Across Muncie Community Schools II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students CREATE’s Civic Badge Program 2025 Conference on Civic Studies […]

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  • 2025 Summer Civic Learning Academy
    June 29, 2025 by

    From June 16–20, 2025, the Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State along with Muncie Community Schools (MCS) hosted the annual Summer Civic Learning Academy (SCLA)—an interdisciplinary professional development experience that brought together K–12 educators from across Muncie and beyond. Organized by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL), the Academy empowered […]

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  • Civic Studies Minor
    June 21, 2025 by

    CIVIC STUDIES MINOR Overview: The proposed Civic Studies Minor at Ball State University provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to understanding civic responsibility, ethical leadership, and community involvement. This minor is designed for students across various disciplines who want to enhance their civic knowledge and engagement through a blend of theoretical and practical coursework. Core […]

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  • Faculty Across Indiana Explore 3WC Workshop
    June 4, 2025 by

    Ball State’s Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL), in collaboration with the Community-Engaged Alliance and with generous support from the Lumina Foundation and the Lilly Endowment, recently hosted a two-day workshop on June 2–3 introducing faculty and administrators across Indiana to the Third Way Civics (3WC) model of civically catalytic teaching. Held at the […]

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  • 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy
    May 22, 2025 by

    Character, Aesthetics, and Community Ball State University | September 25–27, 2025 About the Conference The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University presents the 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy, an event exploring the intersection of character education, artistic expression, and civic identity. Hosted in partnership with the School of […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – May 2025
    May 14, 2025 by

    May Newsletter Issue 24 I. CREATE News and Updates Civics Day 2025: Empowering Muncie Central High School North View Elementary’s Conner Prairie Adventure Longfellow Elementary Steps Into History at Conner Prairie Teacher Spotlight: Megan Jercha Student Civic Growth Across Muncie Community Schools II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students CREATE’s Civic Badge Program 2025 Conference on […]

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  • 2025 Indiana Civics Summit
    April 19, 2025 by

    Ball State Students Highlight Civic Responsibility at 2025 Indiana Civics Summit The Indiana Bar Foundation hosted its third annual Indiana Civics Summit on April 17, 2025, convening educators, policymakers, and civic leaders from across the state for a day of learning, dialogue, and inspiration. This year’s summit put student voices front and center—and Ball State […]

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  • CREATE Newsletter – April 2025
    April 15, 2025 by

    April Newsletter Issue 23 I. CREATE News and Updates Muncie Central Students Explore the Indiana Statehouse Civics Day 2025 is This Friday Applications Open – 2025 Summer Civic Learning Academy MCS Students to Experience History Firsthand at Conner Prairie Teacher Spotlight: Drew Shermeta II. Opportunities for Teachers and Students CREATE’s Civic Badge Program 2025 Conference […]

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  • HONR 390 – Citizenship, Community, and Leadership
    March 24, 2025 by

    2025 Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Honors 390 Section 7 (3 credits) Course Day/Time: T/Th 12:30-1:45 Instructor: David J. Roof Course Title: Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Course CRN: 26513 Course Description This course seeks to engage you in a journey that delves into the intersections of citizenship, community involvement, and leadership development. We will explore the […]

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