What is Changemakers?
Changemakers offers thematic pathways through SIUE’s general education program. The pathways foster meaningful connections across coursework and co-curricular activities by giving students the choice of a problem or idea to explore through multiple perspectives and disciplines. Through Changemakers, students apply their college education to creatively address problems and transform the world during and after their college experience. Student experiences center project-based, experiential learning and integrate High Impact Practices.
Curricular Touchstones
Students will be engaged with Changemakers at three key points during their general education experience:
- First Semester Transition: Students learn about topics in the context of what it means to be a college student.
- Reasoning and Argumentation 101: Students focus on Changemakers topic in final project; course includes Diversity/Global learning.
- Changemakers course (Interdisciplinary Studies): Students enroll in a course designated for their topic; it includes collaborative or community-engaged learning.
Co-Curricular Touchstones
- Classroom Introductions: Leadership and career modules introduced in class with option to engage more fully on their own.
- Menu of Options: Digital menu for each pathway with additional co-curricular opportunities.
- Credential: Earn a micro-credential, badge, or transcriptable recognition for engagement beyond gen ed requirement.
