Case Studies
CCR is solving problems and building capacity across a wide variety of civic and service sectors. Click on a case study to learn about the needs of our partners and how we have helped.
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Model Discussion and Facilitation Series with Donors Forum
In 2004, CCR founder, Elizabeth Lynn, was a featured speaker at a Donors Forum members' luncheon. Her speech -- an introduction to civic reflection and its relationship to philanthropic organizations…
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CCR Leads Discussion Series with AmeriCorps Project YES!2012/07/11
Audience
Service & VolunteerismState Service Commissions & National Service
Outcome
Civic EngagementRetention and SustainabilitySkill-Building
Overview
In the year 2011-2012, the Center for Civic Reflection led a 6-session civic reflection discussion series with approximately 26 AmeriCorps Project YES! members. The discussion series was part of Meaning…
Read MoreCivic Reflection for Educators Facilitation Training2012/08/27
Audience
EducationHigher EducationTeachers' Inquiry Project
Outcome
Overview
As part of the Teachers’ Inquiry Project, the Center for Civic Reflection hosted an open-call Civic Reflection Facilitation Training for Educators in August 2012. The two-day training familiarized…
Read MoreChicago Cultural Alliance—Dialogue as a Tool for Community Engagement2012/08/27
Audience
Arts & CultureMuseums & Libraries
Outcome
Community DevelopmentDialogue Across DifferencesSkill-Building
Overview
After a successful facilitation training in 2009, the Chicago Cultural Alliance and its core members (museums and cultural centers across the city) saw the potential of civic reflection to engage their…
Read MoreUnitarian Church of Evanston Discussion Series2012/08/24
Audience
Outcome
Civic EngagementCommunity Development
Overview
A 6-12 member covenant group from the Unitarian Church of Evanston gathered once or twice a month to hold civic reflection discussions about questions relating to the seven Unitarian Universalist principles.…
Read MoreIllinois Campus Compact2012/08/24
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Outcome
Civic EngagementDialogue Across DifferencesLeadership DevelopmentSkill-Building
Overview
In 2010-2012, with support from the McCormick Foundation, the Center for Civic Reflection partnered with Illinois Campus Compact to develop faculty and students’ skills as discussion facilitators,…
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