MSU ExtensionCivic Engagement

Through its public policy education and leadership trainings, MSU Extension informs residents about public policy issues and processes, develop leadership capacity in communities and strengthen community capacity to solve complex problems.

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The 2020 Census is here, and here are some key things to understand

Published on January 31, 2020

Not everyone was included in the original Census.

Facilitative Leadership: An approach to better meetings

Published on January 10, 2020

Effective use of easy-to-learn skills, tools and techniques help boost productivity help people meet critical outcome-oriented objectives.

PARK(ing) day: A Placemaking Tool

Published on January 10, 2020

Create a temporary public park in your community on parking day.

Michigan Open Meetings Act: Understanding closed sessions

Published on December 18, 2019

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was written to ensure that the governmental decision-making process would be accessible to Michigan residents.

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: Explore the details

Published on December 18, 2019

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act provides requirements on meeting notices, minutes, and keeping the process open to public participation.