Name that Program (Undergrad)
This program uses music to foster connection, creativity, and personal growth through shared learning experiences
AMPED
This program is great for seniors or recent alum who want to work in education, government, or non-profits
NUPIP
This program is a yearlong commitment. It requires students to take a Fall quarter course and attend weekly after-school sessions to mentor CPS students on stress management.
The Cities Project
You're talking to a friend about finding a job for the school year. Your friend shares that they would love to do something outside of Northwestern, but they have to stay on campus for work study. What CCE program would you suggest to them and why?
Program: Community Connect/ Community Connect Schools
Why: Judge discretion
This initiative supports civic engagement efforts across the university, providing people with support and resources so they can participate in local and federal elections.
NU Votes
This program is a collaboration between Chicago-area Universities and Chicago Public Schools. It pairs mentors with middle school students to discuss healthy coping strategies.
The Cities Project
An undergraduate senior comes up to you at a fair and says they looked at the CCE website and are really interested in joining GEO or CHI this year. Is that person eligible? Why or why not?
Eligible: No
Why: You need to be a graduate student to join either program
This is a yearlong program that starts with NU student training in the Fall, then they transition to support music creation sessions and group discussion in Winter Quarter with youth in JTDC.
AMPED
A student comes up to you at a fair and shares they're studying at Beinen and looking to get more involved around campus. What CCE program would you suggest to them and why?
Program: AMPED
Why: Judge discretion
This is a program for graduate students in the humanities who want to learn how to utilize their academic pursuits in real-life community work.
(CHI) Chicago Humanities Initiative
This is a program that pairs NU work-study eligible students with community-based jobs and offers guidance and support to students who participate.
Community Connect
You overhear two students talking about voting. One of them says they need help registering to vote in Wyoming and heard NU Votes is a good resource. The other students says, "I think they only support students who register in Evanston." Is that true? Why or why not?
This not true
Why: NU Votes can support voters across all 50 states
This initiative provides year-round access to online resources and CCE staff support with printing, mailing, ID copies, registration forms and more. It provides general education so students can stay civically engaged regardless of their state or political affiliation.
NU Votes
A student in your undergraduate biology class tells you that they've been applying for medical/public health summer internships in Chicago, but haven't had any luck landing one. What CCE program would you suggest to them and why?
Program: Engage Chicago
Why: Judge's Discretion
This program is a fellowship for recent Northwestern graduates who are passionate about Public Interest work. It provides professional development, mentorship, and community.
NU Public Interest Program (NUPIP)
This is an immersive summer program where students earn credit, gain internship experience, and explore communities in Chicago
Engage Chicago
After seeing that you did Engage Chicago, a friend from high school reaches out to you about the program. They go to Penn State but were interested in doing the program. Are they eligible to apply? Why or why not?
Eligible: Yes
Why: Engage Chicago is open to visiting students as well
This program offers graduate students an 8-week internship with an arts, culture, or community organization and a weekly seminar to support their learning. Participants also have the opportunity to attend workshops, explore local communities, and more!
(CHI) Chicago Humanities Initiative
You overhear your graduate TA talking with the professor about their research project. They mention that the research is going well, but they want to find a way to incorporate it into something more impactful. What CCE program would you suggest to the TA and why?
Program: (GEO) Graduate Engagement Opportunities
Why: Judge Discretion
This is a professional development program that embeds graduate students within the Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) to support Black historical collections and advance knowledge.
(BMGA) Black Metropolis Graduate Assistantship
This program offers federal work study students the chance to work in early childhood classrooms and preschools in Evanston.
Community Connect Schools
Community Connect/Community Connect Schools is a great opportunity for _____ but if your specifically interested in _______ Community Connect Schools might be right for you!
First blank: NU students who are Federal Work Study eligible
Second blank: education, working with kids, early childhood education (judge discretion).
This program places NU students in a specific early childhood classroom for 5- 10 hours/week. They then work in teams of 2-5 students per classroom.
Community Connect Schools
After completing a volunteer session with Books & Breakfast, some NU students mention that they wish they could do more work with kids or youth throughout the year. What CCE program would you suggest to them and why?
Program: Cities, Community Connect Schools, AMPED
Why: Judge discretion
This program allows graduate students to connect theory & practice by developing a project with a host organization related to their research interest
(GEO) Graduate Engagement Opportunities