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    Center for Civic Engagement Podcasts

    March 23, 2006 Lee Hamilton - "Why Congress Matters"
    ( 52:40 Minute MP3 | Podcast )

    Other Civic Engagement Links

    City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
    This organization mobilizes volunteers to address community issues and build on community assets. They connect people with opportunities to serve, build the capacity of organizations to effectively involve volunteers, promote volunteerism, and provide leadership in strategic initiatives related to volunteerism.

    Indiana Campus Compact
    The ICC is a membership organization dedicated to the promotion of service-learning in higher education. Members include Indiana colleges and universities who commit their time and expertise to developing students as engaged civic participants.

    National Campus Compact
    This national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents — representing some 6 million students — is dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education.

    Indiana Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives (OFBCI)
    The office was created in January 2005 by Governor Mitch Daniels to insure that the faith-based institutions of Indiana were provided equal access to state and federal resources and services. With the establishment of the OFBCI, the responsibilities of the OFBCI were folded in under the auspices of this new office. Together the OFBCI with assistance from the ICCSV, provides information, training, technical assistance and limited grant funding to both community based and faith-based organizations seeking to make Indiana a better place to live for all citizens.

    The Corporation for National & Community Service
    The organization plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. They are a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give. The Corporation is the nation’s largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Through their Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs, they provide opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs.

    Indiana University Office of Service-Learning
    The office provides assistance connecting community engagement with course-based learning. This office coordinates service-learning for Indiana University's Bloomington campus in cooperation with school-based and co-curricular initiatives, such as the Civic Leadership Development program, the Leadership, Ethics and Social Action minor, the community service efforts of the Volunteer Students Bureau in the Student Activities Office and the Residence Halls Association.

    The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC)
    This organization supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and methodologies.

    Ivy Tech Community College
    200 Daniels Way
    Bloomington, IN 47404
    Phone: 812-332-1559
    Toll-Free: 866-447-0700