Civics Education Workshop Series

Civics Beyond the Classroom Workshop Series

Brought to you by the Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadershipo, in this noncredit, eight-week workshop series, members of the judicial branch will give you firsthand knowledge of our constitution, the court system, immigration, criminal and civil cases, and many more aspects of our government that every citizen should know.

These facilitated workshops are hosted live on zoom. More information on this program is forthcoming. 

Civics Beyond the Classroom Workshop Series Outline

Date Workshops

TBD

Presenter: Judge Cynthia M. Rufe

Introduction:

Gain an overview of the government's framework. This introduction will include discussion about the Separation of Powers, Judiciary Act and Rule of Law

TBD

Presenter: Judge Cheryl Krause and Judge Susan Gantman

The Courts:

What is the difference between state and federal courts? Explore their varying levels and roles, judicial independence, stare decisis or precedent, and rule of law.

TBD

PresentersJudge Gene E. K. Pratter

Civil Law: Labor, Employment and Discrimination Law

Gain an understanding of how, why and when citizens file lawsuits against one another through a discrimination case study.

TBD

Presenters: Judge Theodore McKee 

The Fourth Amendment

TBD      

PresenterJudge L. Felipe Restrepo

Immigration Law:

Immigration has consistently been a hot-button issue in this country. In this unit, learn about the history of immigration, examine case studies and discover the paths to citizenship.

TBD  

No Class

TBD  

Presenter: Judge Lawrence Stengel (ret.)

The First Amendment 

TBD

PresenterJudge Gerald McHugh

Equality: Are we there yet?

The 14th Amendment and Due Process

TBD 

Presenters: Judge Marjorie O. "Midge" Rendell and Judge Theodore McKee

What Judges Do; How Judges Decide Cases.