School of Communication at Illinois State University

Political Engagement Project (PEP)

 

Project Description

ISU is one of twelve institutions in the country participating in this joint Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and New York Times initiative. This site provides faculty and staff in the School of Communication with the resources necessary to integrate pedagogy for political engagement into the curriculum and co-curriculum.

 

PEP Mission

The primary mission of the Political Engagement Project is to enhance Illinois State University students' awareness and understanding of political engagement and impact their level of political involvement and leadership. The project is designed to help students think about democratic participation in broader terms than voting in national elections.

For additional information about PEP related activities in the School of Communication, download this document: SOC PEP.

 

Current PEP Campaigns

Members of the School of Communication have partnered with several campus and community groups to develop the Living Democracy Video Contest and the Trust Me, I’m a Voter Campaign. You can find out more about these activities by clicking on the icons on the right.

Click here to see a video highlighting our efforts to integrate PEP into the curriculum.