Through an extensive list of programs, Tisch College bringing the knowledge, skills, and habits of active citizenship to every student at all schools of Tufts University. Scroll down or navigate through the link on the left to learn more about student programs offered and supported by Tisch College.
Citizenship and Public Service (CPS) Scholars
This innovative multi-year leadership program develops core civic skills so that students can be leaders for civic engagement and catalysts for change. Students start by taking a course that builds knowledge and skills to understand community assets, identify root causes of an issue, enter communities as an outsider and manage projects. In collaboration with local organizations, Scholars work to create positive change, engage University resources and build capacity in Tufts’ partner communities and beyond. The program is developmental, consciously building new levels of knowledge, skills and behaviors year-by-year. Learn more | Back to top
Education for Active Citizenship (E4AC)
A semester-long course for first-year and sophomore students provides a foundation in active citizenship, knowledge, skills, and behaviors. It also is the gateway course to the Citizenship and Public Service Scholars program. Back to top
Civic Engagement Fund (CEF)
CEF provides financial and advisory support to individual students and student groups who engage in active citizenship work during the academic year. CEF encourages existing Tufts student groups and organizations to integrate active citizenship into their activities, while supporting community identified needs. Learn more | Back to top
Tisch Active Citizenship Summer (ACS)
ACS provides unique summer fellowship opportunities for Tufts students. These Tisch Fellows actively partake in building stronger communities and societies. ACS opportunities are available through Project PERIS Somerville, Washington DC, and the International program. Learn more | Back to top
Connecting Alumni and Student Experiences (CASE) Network
The CASE Network connects students with alumni mentors to support a student's summer learning experience and to offer alumni the opportunity to contribute back to Tufts, their community, and motivated students. Learn more | Back to top
Active Citizenship Abroad
Typically, 40-45 percent of Tufts undergraduates participate in full-year or semester-long foreign study programs around the world. Tisch College has partnered with Tufts Programs Abroad to offer information on active citizenship opportunities for Tufts students abroad. Learn More | Back to top
Active Citizenship Courses
Through courses taught by Tufts Faculty, Tisch College Senior Fellows, and Tisch College staff, many students gain knowledge and skills of active citizenship directly though their course of study. This includes public policy courses that are required at some Tufts graduate schools, as well as electives and core courses offered as part of undergraduate majors. Back to top
Active Citizenship in Residential Halls
Tisch College works with the Tufts Office of Residential Life and Learning, to train all Resident Assistants (RAs) in integrating active citizenship into residence hall activities. Learn more | Back to top
Center for Engineering Educational Outreach (CEEO)
A leader in supporting efforts to integrate engineering into K-12 education, CEEO teaches students how to design solutions by combining individual experiences and math/science knowledge. Learn more | Back to top
David Burke Media and Public Service Internship Program
This internship, offered jointly with the Media and Communications Studies Program, honors David Burke A57, as a tribute to his impressive career in public service and media and his commitment to mentorship and experiential learning. Learn more | Back to top
Institute for Art and Civic Engagement (IACE)
Tisch College has partnered with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) in Boston and the Museum of Fine Arts to develop this program which serves as a catalyst for the development of creative ideas, programs, research and action. Learn more | Back to top
International Project Fund
A collaboration between Tisch College, the International Relations Program, and the Institute for Global Leadership. the International Project Fund provided multi-year funding to support international community development projects that had a scholarly and educational purpose while also bringing real benefits to international communities. Grant relationships were started in 2005 and 2006. The grant program is not open to new partners at present. Back to top
Media and Public Service (MPS)
MPS, co-sponsored by Tisch College and the Communications and Media Studies Program, provides Tufts students the media tools and resources to prepare them for lifetimes of active citizenship. MPS is a concentration area for students majoring in Communications and Media studies. Learn more | Back to top
Orientation Book
Starting in summer 2006, Tisch College, the Tufts University Alumni Association and the Committee for Undergraduate Orientation have co-sponsored a book aimed at fostering a shared intellectual experience which provides a foundation for critical thinking and a connection to active citizenship. This book is sent to every incoming undergraduate, and is the topic of a lecture during orientation. Learn more | Back to top
Presidential Awards for Citizenship and Public Service
All graduating Tufts students are eligible to be nominated for this award which recognizes outstanding students who are dedicated to active citizenship and public service. Each year President Bacow presents awards to 6 undergraduate and 6 graduate students from across the University. Back to top
Science Elementary School Education Partnership (SEEP)
SEEP is offered each semester as part of the Tufts Experimental College. Tufts students volunteer in Somerville and Medford elementary school classes to help teach science to children. Tisch College provides funding for the SEEP teacher. Back to top
Student Teacher Outreach Mentoring Program (STOMP)
STOMP, co-sponsored by Tisch College and CEEO, places about 35 engineering students in public elementary school classrooms each semester. Learn more | Back to top
Tisch Scholarships
Tisch College awards significant aid in form of Tisch Scholarship to incoming students who have demonstrated an interest in active citizenship and who qualify for financial aid. Back to top
Tufts Leadership Forum
Each year Tisch leads the organizing of an annual lecture by a prominent leader or specialist in leadership studies. This forum is co-sponsored by all Tufts schools and several centers and institutes. Back to top
Tufts-Schweitzer Fellowship
Supported by Tisch College and the health sciences schools, Tufts-Schweitzer Fellowship is an initiative of Tufts’ health sciences schools that enables Tufts graduate students to engage in health-related community service projects in underserved communities. Back to top
Weston Howland, Jr. Award for Civic Leadership
This annual award recognizes a distinguished community leader and supports him or her to give a talk and meet with groups of students. Back to top
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Supported by Tisch College's International Project Fund, EWB designs sustainable development projects for communities around the world, engages engineering and liberal arts students and faculty, and ultimately aims to improve standards of living and empower communities. Learn more | Back to top
Hillel Social Justice Program
Hillel and Tisch collaborate on programs of action and dialogue that aim to strengthen values and skills relating to social justice -- symposia, an annual Social Justice Shabbat, and policy advocacy training. Learn more | Back to top
Institute of Political Citizenship (IOPC)/Tufts Votes!
Founded and managed by Tufts undergraduates, IOPC seeks to educate and motivate students to engage in state and local government, shape policies that address local community needs, and to build their understanding of the connection between politics (electing people) and policy. Learn more | Back to top
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is a national early education organization that inspires children to learn, adults to teach, families to get involved, and communities to progress together with the goal of enabling every child in America to enter school prepared to succeed. Tisch College hosts Jumpstart at Tufts. Over 60 Tufts undergraduates participate as Jumpstart leaders each year. Learn more | Back to top
Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS)
A highly active student-run volunteer organization, LCS supports active citizenship and community services through programs ranging from after-school assistance to annual fund-raisers for Somerville community organizations. Learn more | Back to top
Tufts Literacy Corps (TLC)
TLC supports Tufts’ commitment to public service by providing training and supervision to 75 students who work with children in the Medford and Somerville schools with learning difficulties. Learn more | Back to top
