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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Reflective Reading at Stroger Hospital of Cook County
In the summer of 2007 the Palliative Care Team at Cook County’s Stroger Hospital in Chicago began holding monthly “Reflective Reading” sessions with an interdisciplinary team of doctors, social workers,…
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Teach for America Model Discussion on Transformational Change2012/08/23
Audience
Service & VolunteerismService & Civic OrganizationsEducationTeachers' Inquiry Project
Outcome
Community DevelopmentLeadership Development
Overview
In May 2012, the Center for Civic Reflection led model discussions on transformational change with 45 Teach for America staff. The discussions served as a professional and leadership development opportunity…
Read MoreHighland Community College Uses Civic Reflection for In-Service Program2012/08/23
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Outcome
Community DevelopmentRetention and SustainabilitySkill-Building
Overview
Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois integrated a plenery presentation about civic reflection and a mini facilitation training into its in-service program for 120 faculty and staff. The…
Read MoreCivic Reflection with Hospice and Palliative Care Teams2012/08/21
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Outcome
Overview
With the support of a generous grant from Prince Charitable Trusts, a family foundation with the mission of improving the morale of healthcare professionals, five hospitals and hospices in the Chicago…
Read MoreShifting Ground: Religion & Civic Life in America2012/08/15
Audience
Arts & CultureState Humanities CouncilsFaith & Interfaith
Outcome
Civic EngagementDialogue Across DifferencesSkill-Building
Overview
Shifting Ground: Religion and Civic Life in America was a special initiative of the New Hampshire Humanities Council from 2007-2009. Its purpose was to examine how religion has been used in…
Read MoreWBEZ Community Conversations on “Race Out Loud”2012/08/15
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Outcome
Community DevelopmentDialogue Across Differences
Overview
The Center for Civic Reflection partnered with WBEZ Chicago Public Media to lead 3 community conversations on race on the South Side, West Side, and North Side of Chicago. The discussions were part…
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