Educational Support
Applied Study and Experiential Learning Term (AST):
Applied Study and Experiential Learning Term (AST) is central to UIS public affairs emphasis within the framework of a liberal arts curriculum and stresses practical experience, professional development, and experiential learning. The AST fulfills this role by providing an academically sponsored learning experience that gives all UIS degree-seeking undergraduate students an opportunity to learn from the community. AST can be an internship, an active learning project, study, or travel abroad. AST meets the University Requirement under the old catalog and is an option under the Engagement Experience category of the new ECCE curriculum.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: BRK 482
- Contact: (217) 206-6640 or 6699
Service-Learning Program:
Service-Learning is an option under the Engagement Experience category of the ECCE curriculum. Service-Learning fulfills this role by providing a semester-long academically sponsored service project and seminar series that gives all UIS degree seeking undergraduate students an opportunity to integrate learning, experience, and reflection in the context of community service, which recognizes the social responsibility of the individual within the larger community.
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: BRK 489
- Contact: (217) 206-6640 or 6699
