Civic Activity at Grinnell

At Grinnell College we are committed to providing civic learning opportunities that equip students to become equity-minded and innovative civic agents. During their time at Grinnell, students are encouraged to discern, explore, and assess what their civic role might be in any given setting. Our approach acknowledges that constructive change-making necessitates the filling of many interlaced roles.  Some volunteer to make small changes or meet immediate needs. Some make concrete plans for others or manage projects. Some analyze situations or systems. Some take on activist, ally, or advocacy roles, and yet others work to create more equitable systems altogether. Our ecosystem of advising and experiential learning opportunities encourages students to explore and experience while remaining conscious of the impact of the intersections between their community context, their positionality, and their evolving civic interests and capacity.

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Exploring the Health Professions

Learn more about graduate & professional school in the health professions, along with professional associations.

Not sure where to start? Check out ExploreHealthCareers.org!

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Social Innovator in Residence

For over ten years Grinnell College has recognized outstanding work in the area of social innovation through the Grinnell Innovator in Social Justice Prize.  Building upon this foundation, the College’s new Social Innovator in Residence Program will recognize world class …

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Systems Thinking & Change Making

Wicked social and environmental problems require more than linear solutions or isolating a couple variables. To address complex challenges, we need to see and understand the interconnected systems that create a problem, then identify and activate strategic players and levers …

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