The Harry T. Wilks Leadership Institute is committed to promoting community-based learning experiences that prepare students to become engaged public leaders and informed global citizens while also enriching and giving back to the communities that surround and support Miami University. By connecting students and communities, in Southwest Ohio and around the world, the Wilks Leadership Institute advances the understanding and practice of the types of engaged leadership necessary for building a vibrant democratic society today and in the future. The Institute was established as the result of an endowment from Miami graduate and renowned philanthropist and attorney, Harry T. Wilks.

Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement Article: Acting Locally in a Flat World

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 16:46 — raillsf

Acting Locally in a Flat World: Global Citizenship and the Democratic Practice of Service Learning

2009 Ohio Civic Health Symposium- Tuesday November 11th

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 16:27 — raillsf

The 2009 Ohio Civic Health Symposium will be held on Tuesday, 11.10.09 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The symposium is a state-wide opportunity to connect with other community members, students, faculty and legislators about the current state of our civic participation in Ohio.

Social Action Center Recruiting for Student Organizations and Advisory Board members

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 15:46 — raillsf

Are you a member of a social justice-oriented service or activist student organization?

Could you use extra resources, space, or
expertise?

Join the Social Action Center. Get connected with other groups on campus.

Liz Garrett Featured by the Hamilton Journal for her student mentoring program

Tue, 11/03/2009 - 16:21 — raillsf
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On Tuesday Oct.27th Wilks Scholar Liz Garret discussed her 2010-2011 student mentoring program with the Hamilton City School District Board of Education. Her intent for the program is a community-wide program that would provide a one-on-one mentoring partnership with students in Hamilton’s middle schools and at MUH.

Link: 
Hamilton Journal Article

Release of Public and Community- Based Leadership Education White Paper

Fri, 09/25/2009 - 12:24 — Anonymous

A white paper is a certain type of report that is distinctive in terms of purpose, audience, and organization. This paper was written in August of 2009 by Kathleen Knight Abowitz, Staphanie Raill Jayanandhan, and Sarah Woiteshek. Their goal in producing this paper was to:

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