1. American Democracy Project National Meeting
“Transforming Democracy and Civic Engagement at an Urban Research University “
Joseph K. Hoereth, Director, IPCE
Saturday, June 4, 2011

2. University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Public Research University
UIC was formed in 1982 by the consolidation of two U. of I. campuses.
27, 309 total student
Urban setting

3. Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE)
IPCE focuses on transforming democracy by creating a more fully engaged citizenry with more effective leaders. As a catalyst for learning and action, the Institute creates opportunities for scholars, concerned citizens, students, and government officials to actively participate in social discourse, research, and educational programs on policy issues and social trends.

4. A more informed and engaged citizenry
IPCE Theory of Change
Assumptions
We believe that the levers of civic engagement are:
Participation in public discourse
Use of technology to facilitate education and discourse among government, citizens and other stakeholders
Education on policy issues
Education about government
A more effective and responsive government
Inputs
To move these levers, IPCE needs:
UIC staff, faculty , and students
External partners
External financial resources
Access to technology
Financial resources from university
Research to inform our action
Activities
Key IPCE activities:
Research and community engagement
Civic UIC
CivicSource web portal
Education and leadership development for youth and adults
Training for government
Public discourse
Outcomes
Key IPCE Outcomes:
New research on technology and civic engagement
More citizens have engaged in dialogue on discourse
Citizens have better understanding of policy issues
Youth and young adults develop leadership skills
Government staff and officials have increased capacity to use technology
Impacts
A more informed and engaged citizenry

5. Transforming Democracy at UIC
Research
Research awards
Civic Engagement and technology
E-Gov
Engaging all communities
Discourse
Discourse awards
Bringing research into public dialogue
Public events with leading thinkers and ‘do’-ers
Education
CivicSource web portal
‘Translating’ complex policy issues/research
Development of future leaders

6. IPCE CivicSource
Civic Source is a web portal that hosts a wide range of civic engagement and policy information, learning tools, and opportunities to connect with civic engagement efforts.
Official Launch Monday, April 18, 2011
Topical Learning Modules
Research Products
Blogs
Civic Engagement Events
‘Find Answers’ Tools

7. CivicSource

8. CivicSource Social Media

9. IPCE Social Media

10. Contact Information
Joseph K. Hoereth, PhD
Director
Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE)
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
University of Illinois at Chicago
1253 S. Halsted Street, Suite #310
Chicago, IL 60607
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