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.

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