Join us for the second annual Civic Action Academy!

View the 2018 Civic Action Academy schedule & directory.

This unique professional development opportunity for students interested in learning new ways of making a difference and building skills through civic and community engagement.

The event will be held November 9 and 10, 2018 at Drake University in Des Moines. Students from across the Midwest and beyond (undergraduate and graduate) are invited to learn from professional across sectors. Sessions will offer skill-building in civic action including philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, dialogue, advocacy and more. Students will also have a chance to learn what others are doing on other campuses and network with peers.

Students, staff, and faculty from Campus Compact member institutions can register at a discount for only $25 per person using the code “iaccmember.”

Registration closes November 1st.

Agenda Overview

Friday, November 9, 2018

1:00 pm   Opening Session and Welcome
1:30 pm   Breakout Session
2:45 pm   Breakout Session
4:00 pm   The Greatest Keynote in the Universe, Mike Draper, Raygun

Saturday, November 10, 2018

9:00 am   Breakfast Plenary
10:15 am Breakout Session
11:30 am Lunch Plenary and Keynote, Nancy Mwirotsi, Pi515
1:00 pm   Breakout Session
2:15 pm   Breakout Session
3:30 pm   Closing Plenary