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Kasey Wright, Md. Del. Jeannie Haddaway, Jenna Caling, Md. Del. Eric Bromwell, Adam Felch

Spring 2010 Courses

IDIS 280-005 Strategies for Political Change (1 Credit) Tu 4:30-5:20 p.m.                               Dr. Adam Hoffman

This course will examine groups and individuals who have succeeded in affecting significant political change at the state, local, national and international level.

IDIS 280-004 Assessing the Viability of Community Policing (1 Credit), M 11:00-11:50 a.m., Dr. Haven Simmons

An interactive course studying the effectiveness of community policing. Students will conduct interviews with local law enforcement officers and participate in class discussions.

IDIS 280-006, Issues & Politics in Maryland      (1 Credit), M, 3:00- 3:50 p.m.,  Dr. Harry Basehart

This course will examine issues facing the 2010 session of the Maryland General Assembly. The role of the governor and legislative leaders will be of particular interest.

IDIS 280-007, The Local Food Movement, (1 Credit), TH, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Dr. Shawn McEntee

This course will explore the local food movement, and the social, economic, and environmental factors that drive it, through an examination of the networks of food consumption and distribution on the DelMarVa Peninsula.  

POSC 490, Maryland Student Legislature (1 credit), W, 5 p.m.

This is a statewide student organization where students from many Maryland colleges join together to write, research and debate local, state and national issues. By joining this class, you will represent the SU delegation in the student legislative session in Annapolis during the weekend of April 30th.  Students will meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., 7 times during the semester. In addition to preparatory and legislative sessions, the MSL holds a reception in Annapolis to familiarize General Assembly members with the group, and provides an opportunity for students to meet directly with their state legislators.

Overview

The Presidential Citizen Scholar Program is a multi-faceted, civic engagement experience that prepares students to become future community leaders. The program is by Presidential invitation only. Students who are invited to apply submit their application to PACE for review. The program offers students of all majors and levels of experience opportunities to become engaged in the political life of the community and to develop habits of citizenship.  Students who complete the requirements of this program receive a certificate and distinctive recognition as "Presidential Citizen Scholars."

This program builds on PACE's mission to address student apathy and cynicism about politics by partnering with regional and state civic organizations to provide experiences of what authentic politics can be and to offer students hands-on learning opportunities in government.