Community engagement is the lesson plan for SPEA students — and David Lewis has taken his plan to the streets. Lewis, is one of four SPEA students to earn the prestigious William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion. The award recognizes IUPUI students who demonstrate a commitment to their communities. The medallion is named in honor… Read more »
Gurleen Kahlon has always been motivated to succeed. She has set goals and achieved them at a rapid pace. In fact, she is planning to graduate with a criminal justice degree from SPEA in May, two years earlier than the traditional four-year plan. Yet her education won’t end there. At just 19 years old, Kahlon… Read more »
The term “community service” may often conjure images of volunteer projects, donation drives, and fundraising. Yet research on the procedures that govern our cities and towns, as well as the outcomes those procedures have on citizens, is just as critical to improving and engaging in our communities. It’s that side of service that has earned… Read more »
When you walk into the SPEA Student Services Office, the first face you’ll see likely is that of one of SPEA’s six student workers. Jen Popiela, Monica Zachary, and Katie Boynton serve as SPEA’s student success assistants, answering student questions, scheduling advising appointments, and ensuring students are aware of the many services SPEA provides. “When… Read more »
Policy Brief: Staci Rising Paquet Study Authors: Katie Bailey, Program Analyst, IU Public Policy Institute, and Brad Ray, Director of the Center for Criminal Justice Research Download the full report here The City of Indianapolis has made strides in addressing the high rates of involvement of people with mental health and drug issues in the… Read more »
