About

The Center For
Civic Engagement

Our

Mission

Reflecting our foundational commitments as a Christian, city-centered, intercultural university
The mission for the Center for Civic Engagement is to advance a
city-centered ethos on campus &
augment North Park University’s commitment to the just flourishing of cities.

Our Team

Center for Civic Engagement Staff & Faculty Partners

  • Rich Kohng

    Rich Kohng

    Assistant Vice President for Civic Engagement

  • Tezaru Teshome

    Director of Civic Engagement

  • Matt Butin

    Matt Butin

    Crux Program Director

  • Amy Governale

    Faculty Lead for Research and Data Analysis

  • Paul Hawkinson

    Paul Hawkinson

    Faculty Lead Community Development

  • Dan White Hodge

    Dan White Hodge

    Faculty Advisor for Strategic Initiatives

  • Kathryn O'Toole

    Kathryn O'Toole

    Catalyst Assessment Lead

  • Jon Peterson

    Jon Peterson

    Faculty Lead for Public Policy

  • Peter St. Jean

    Peter St. Jean

    Faculty Lead for Peace Development

How We

ENGAGE

Our Values and Theory of Change

Center Community Voices

Prioritize Curricular & Co-Cirricular Civic Engagement

Mobilize Students, Faculty, & Staff to Engage the City as Civic Learners

Advance the Collective Efficacy of Locally-Led, Community-Based Organizations