Institute for
Public Affairs and Civic Engagement

 

 

Presidential Citizen Scholar Program

Presidential Scholars

Requirements

The requirements for the 2009 - 2010 Presidential Citizen Scholar Program include the following:
            
Click here to see a check sheet listing these requirements.

1.  Fall 2009 Citizen Workshop: Fundamental      Experience Seminar
     Take this one-credit class:

     IDIS 280-004, Wed. 4:30 to 5:20 p.m.

     Syllabus - this is being developed
     Response Paper Guidelines

2.  One Academic Experience (A One-Credit    Course) Fall 2010 or Spring 2010
     Presidential Citizen Scholars should take one of   the Civic Engagement Seminar in Fall 2009 or Spring 2010. Scholars may also satisfy this requirement if they are taking a Fulton School course that has civic engagement as its enhancement. A list of Fulton courses will soon be posted. PACE will sponsor several one-credit seminar classes in the spring.

     NOTE:  Please talk with the PACE directors us if you would like to explore other academic experiences that might fulfill this requirement.   

3.  Three Civic Events/Lectures
     Attend two on-campus events/lectures and one off-campus civic meeting (Ex.: Salisbury City Council, Board of Education, Town Gown Council meeting*, Chamber of Commerce, Non-profit groups, County Council) and write a reflection for each.  *See PACE for dates.                

     Events/Lectures Essay Instructions
     Upcoming Events/Lectures
     NOTE:  Please talk with us to be sure the events/lectures you attend will fulfill this    requirement.   

4.  Community Experience
     Volunteer to work a total of 6 hours for an organization or group of your choice.
     Fill out a  Volunteer Experience Form on the organization and write a reflective essay on your experience.
         Volunteer Essay Instructions
         List of Volunteer Opportunities

5.  Attend at least one PACE event in the Spring (Powerlunch, Hargreaves Legislative Fellow Day, Spring Social)

6.  Write a three-page paper reflecting on your experiences in this program.