Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs
Contact Information
Dr. Peggy Plass, Director
Contact Details
nelsoninstitute@jmu.edu
Description
The Nelson Institute for International and Public Affairs is a concrete manifestation of JMU's commitment to meet both the educational requirements of its students in a changing world and its own need to respond to the real world challenges faced by society today. It is housed in and reports to the Department of Justice Studies at JMU. The Nelson Institute supports a range of activities and offers unique opportunities for service learning, civic engagement, policy oriented research, symposiums and lectures, and other events designed to foster engagement and discussion by faculty, students, and members of the community.
Web Presence
http://www.jmu.edu/nelsoninstitute/about.shtml
Involvement
Involves Faculty, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU
Date
Ongoing (established 1998)
Frequency
Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)
Areas of Engagement
Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Engaged Learning
Format
Department or Center