Center for Economic and Civic Learning

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

Category: CECL

  • Citizenship, Community, and Leadership
    March 14, 2024 by

    Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Honors 390 (section 8, 3 credits) Course Day/Time: T/Th 11-12:15 Instructor: David J. Roof Course Title: Citizenship, Community, and Leadership Course CRN: 26509 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 question […]

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  • CECL Celebrates New Civic Seal Legislation
    March 14, 2024 by

    Center for Economic and Civic Learning Celebrates Legislative Achievement in Civic Education In a significant stride toward enhancing civic education, the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) heralds the passage of the landmark legislation SB 211. The bill, which saw bipartisan support, was passed by the Indiana General Assembly on Friday, March 8, signaling […]

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  • Ball State’s 2024 Democracy Fellows
    January 10, 2024 by

    Ball State’s 2024 Democracy Fellows The Democracy Fellows Program is a Ball State initiative designed to cultivate a new generation of informed, empowered, and socially responsible leaders. The 2024 Democracy Fellows will gain hands-on experience in community outreach, political advocacy, and democratic processes. This program is not just about learning; it’s about actively shaping the […]

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  • Civic Education as Career Readiness
    October 24, 2023 by

    Dr. David J. Roof, a faculty member in the Educational Studies department at Ball State University, is asking you to participate complete a survey, titled Civic Education as Career Readiness: A Survey of Midwest Employers (IRB# 21132270. Dr. Roof is conducting this study to answer the question: are civic identities, skills, and dispositions valued by […]

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  • The 2023 Civic Learning Symposium
    August 28, 2023 by

    The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University hosted the 2023 Annual Civic Learning Symposium August 25th and 26th “We connected teachers, faculty, political leaders, and members of our community in a dialog about the ways in which quality civics instruction can improve the lives of our students and better our […]

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  • Civic Learning Symposium Information
    August 24, 2023 by

    CREATE’s Annual Symposium will be held August 25th (5-8pm) and August 26 (9am – 2pm) at the Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Directions to the Student Center are located HERE. Dress is casual. Dinner on Friday and Lunch on Saturday are provided. A complete schedule is located HERE. All participating MCS teachers will […]

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  • Annual Civic Learning Symposium
    July 27, 2023 by

    The 1st Annual Civic Learning Symposium is for teachers, faculty, students, national experts, and other interested stakeholders. This annual symposium hosted by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State University, supported by the U.S. Department of Education in alignment with the CREATE project convenes practitioners, teachers, and scholars to explore innovative and […]

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