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Staff Contact Info

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Our Staff

	<font>Dr. Anne-Marie Foley, Director of the Office of Service-Learning, is also Director of the Civic Leaders Internship Program. Working with others inside the university and the public sector, Dr. Foley designed and implemented the program in its first year. She also directs the State Government and Leadership course in Jefferson City. foleya@missouri.edu</font>

	<font>Daisy Olivo, Coordinator of the Civic Leaders Internship Program, interviews students and internship sites that are related to local or state government; matches students with available sites; and visits sites regularly to ensure that both students and site supervisors are finding the placement to be beneficial. In addition, she coordinates a class entitled "State Government and Leadership" held at the State Capitol during Winter Semester. olivod@missouri.edu</font>

	<font>Cara Gallup, Administrative Assistant, provides clerical support. gallupc@missouri.edu </font>

	<font>Carlea Duke, Graduate Assistant. cldq3b@mizzou.edu </font>

"There is no idea so uplifting as the idea of service to humanity."
~ Woodrow Wilson

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Links

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University of Missouri:

Office of Service-Learning

MU Serves!

Honors College

MU Governmental Relations

Local Government:

City of Columbia

State Government:

Missouri State Government Homepage

Missouri State House of Representatives

Missouri State Senators

Federal Government:

United States House of Representatives

United States Senate

Who is my U.S. Representative?

Contact your U.S. Senator or Representative from Missouri

THOMAS--Legislative Information on the Internet

Government Organizations:

NCSL (National Conference of State Legislators) Legislative Internship Programs

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MU Homepage

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Program History

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History of the Civic Leaders Program

Latest Annual Report

In the Winter semester of the 1999-2000 academic year, the MU Office of Service-Learning and the Governmental Affairs Office inaugurated a multidisciplinary Civic Leaders Internship Project, supporting 45 state government internships for sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across campus.	<font>Domingo Pacheco, a sophomore Interdisciplinary Studies major, conducts research.</font> <font>Karla Thieman, an Agricultural Economics major, conducts research for the Minority Floor Leader.</font> <font></font> <font>Ross Branson, a junior Political Science major, interning in the office of Senator Chuck Gross.</font>
Since then, more than 300 students from nearly all disciplines on the MU campus have enrolled in full- or part-time internships in government offices, agencies, and the state legislature. Full-time interns receive up to $1,500 stipends to support their internships and defray expenses. Through the Civic Leaders Internship Program, we: Create opportunities for undergraduates to participate in state government internships for academic credit. Provide a sound academic foundation for state leadership internships. Interns are placed in positions that are related to their majors, reflect their future graduate school or professional interests, and respect students as learners. Encourage a sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to civic leadership in undergraduates across disciplines. By exposing students to civic leadership in positive and well-supported learning environments, we hope to encourage a commitment to leadership and civic engagement as a life-long enterprise. Support participation of faculty as mentors and advisors of undergraduate interns. Each year, students pursue internship opportunities in state government agencies and departments such as Agriculture, Social Services, Natural Resources, Economic Development and Public Health, and Senior Services; statewide offices such as the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer; state legislative offices including senators and representatives; and legislative support offices such as Communications. These sites have provided positive learning environments and encouraged our students to truly contribute to the State of Missouri. At the same time, internship sites have applauded the enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication of MU interns. Both interns and the Missouri State Government have reaped the benefits of a partnership of academics and public service.
<font>Annual Reports</font>
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2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006

"There is no idea so uplifting as the idea of service to humanity."
~ Woodrow Wilson

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State Government Course

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State Government and Leadership Course (3230H)

"State Government and Leadership" is a course offered through the Honors College (though you do not have to be in the Honors College to take it), and is usually taken in conjunction with a CLIP internship. Traditonally, the class has taken place in the Capitol in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoons from 1:00-3:15. The course provides an overview of the state legislature, the state government, and how they interact with a wide variety of actors: lobbyists, the press, the public, and so on. In seminar-style, the class will include guest speakers and professors to speak each week about different topics. As such, class questions and discussion are essential to the quality of each students' learning and the ultimate success of the class as a whole.

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State Government and Leadership Winter 2007 Class Syllabus

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Internship Site Info

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"(My intern) was outstanding, showed good and mature judgment, (and) worked well with everyone. If I had a job he wanted, I would hire him in a minute!"
- Department of Economic Development

Since its inception in 1999, CLIP has placed more than 300 students in various offices throughout the state, including the State Capitol. We accept sophomores, juniors and seniors from all academic disciplines.

To be placed in an internship, students undergo an application and interview process, as well as a mandatory orientation that includes what to expect at their internship sites, confidentiality and professional conduct, and how to fulfill the internship credit requirements.

One of the more unusual aspects of MU's Civic Leaders Internship Program is the amount of support the office also provides to internship sites. Before placing a student at a site, the internship coordinator makes every effort to meet with the supervisor to discuss the duties that an intern would carry out, the number of days and hours the intern should expect to work, and any other qualifications the intern should have. In this way, both the student and the internship site can be assured of a match that satisfies both of them.

After the matching process, students are required to meet with their supervisors before starting the internship to ensure that the match is acceptable and to discuss such subjects as a starting date and working hours.

CLIP strives to place students where they will not only be useful to the office where they intern, but also where they are respected as learners. Our best internship sites involve students in a variety of duties, give them increased responsibility as they deserve it, and are engaged directly by the elected or other official for whom they work.

CLIP works to support students as they are interning, as well as internship sites, if they have any questions or concerns. To that end, the internship coordinator visits each site at least once per semester or internship period (twice for legislative sites), and evaluations are sent out twice each semester. The site supervisor's final evaluation grade for each student counts toward a portion of the student's final academic grade for the internship.

Representative Mott-Oxford gives Joel Wessol a valuable lesson in civics.

Michael Kelchen and Representative Kathlyn Fares pose for photos.

"(My intern) has an attitude and aptitude to be envied. She is a fine example of young people who are committed to being a part of making our society better. I look forward to the day when she represents me in the Legislature."
- Representative Bob May

If you are interested in becoming an internship site with CLIP, please call Daisy Olivo at (573) 884-5744 or e-mail her at olivod@missouri.edu.

You may also wish to fill out the Internship Site Request Form.

"There is no idea so uplifting as the idea of service to humanity."
~ Woodrow Wilson

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Current CLIP Interns

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“I wholeheartedly recommend the program. I have learned much more working in Jefferson City this semester than I’ve learned throughout my entire college career…It’s definitely been a life-changing experience for me.”

2006 Mock Legislative Speaker Lie Tjoeng and House Floor Leader Andy Babitz.

Kenny Ross, a junior Political Science/History major, keeps busy in the office of the Speaker Pro Tem.

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Syllabus for Winter 2007 Non-Honors Interns
Syllabus for Winter 2007 Honors Interns

If you have additional questions after exploring this website, please feel free to email Daisy Olivo at olivod@missouri.edu.

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Faculty Information

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The Civic Leaders Internship Program supports up to 10 sophomores, juniors, or seniors in 12 credit hour, full-time internships in state government.

The role of faculty mentors

Chancellor Brady Deaton addresses
the Winter 2005 Civic Leader Interns.

About the interns:
Where interns have been placed
Examples of intern accomplishments

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Prospective Interns

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"It's incredible - you will learn about yourself and your abilities, as you understand the function and structure of government. And, you'll restore your faith in government…maybe this internship will show you that you could possibly have a career as a public servant/leader!" ~ Former CLIP Intern

Most CLIP students intern during the Winter semester, when the Missouri Legislature is in session. Internship sites directly related to the Legislature are only available during the Winter semester.

Although the State Legislature is not in session during the summer and fall semesters, some internship sites are available year-round. In addition, students planning to intern in Washington, D.C. may apply for CLIP academic credit.

Chris Hessenflow, a senior Sociology major, works on a case for the Columbia Police Department.

Through the years, the Civic Leaders Internship Program has cultivated many interesting and worthwhile internship sites. Our best internship sites involve students in a variety of duties, give them increased responsibility as they deserve it, and are engaged directly by the supervisor or elected official for whom they work.

Home

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Welcome!

The Civic Leaders Internship Program (CLIP) supports undergraduate students who desire an opportunity to serve the State of Missouri through internship opportunities in publicly-funded offices. CLIP not only gives academic credit for the internships, it also provides site placement service and orientation activities along with regular visits to each site during the internship.

Sophomores, juniors and seniors from degree programs across campus have participated in CLIP internships.

Examples of internship sites include the Lieutenant Governor's office, the Department of Agriculture, the Attorney General's office, and many state representatives and senators.

Ben Jones, a Political Science major, goes over talking points with his supervisor in the office of the Speaker.

Senior Finance and Banking major Margi Hughes finishes surveys.

Robert Nyenhuis, a senior Political Science major, gives a proposal to Majority Whip Brian Nieves for review.

To receive CLIP credit, students enroll in 3028(H)(for Honors or non-Honors credit). This course requires students to think and write about their experiences. In addition, each Winter semester the CLIP office offers a 3-hour class entitled "State Government and Leadership" through the Honors College. The class, which is held in the Capitol Building in Jefferson City, includes topics such as the budget process, leadership theory, term limits, and government ethics.

If you are an MU student, a faculty member or a potential internship site interested in learning more about the Civic Leaders Internship Program, please read more about how you can get involved, or please feel free to email Daisy Olivo at olivod@missouri.edu.
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Staff Contact Info

<font>Our Staff</font>

Links

MU Homepage

Program History

<font>History of the Civic Leaders Program</font>

<font>Annual Reports</font>

State Government Course

<font>State Government and Leadership Course (3230H)</font>

Internship Site Info

Current CLIP Interns

Faculty Information

Prospective Interns

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