Public Engagement at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Task Force on Civic Commitment in the 21st Century

Appointed by the Chancellor, the Task Force on Civic Commitment has recommended a wide range of curricular and co-curricular strategies to educate UI students to be leaders in their communities, the nation and the world. The Task Force has submitted the Chancellor's Task Force for Civic Commitment in the 21st Century: Report and Recommendations to the Chancellor on July 12, 2007.

The Task Force had also given several grants during 2006 - 2007.

Task Force RFP for 2006 – 2007 Grants (pdf)

Task Force Funded Projects in 2006 - 2007

Engagement Recognition Awards

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Public Engagement has an awards program to recognize exemplary public engagement activities by faculty, staff and students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Awards are available for both individuals and teams.

List of Past Public Engagement Award Recipients

Public Engagement Award Guidelines for Individuals - FY06 (pdf)

Public Engagement Award Guidelines for Teams - FY06 (pdf)