Community Geography (GEOG 490/690) is our service learning course where students will work with the instructor in the development and execution of an applied research project in service to a local community agency. This spring, the research project will be for the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation and will incorporate perception, place making, and place utilization in the campus area in support of planning for the recently approved Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability.
This course also contributes to the undergraduate GIS and Graduate GIA Certificate programs, and pre-requites can be waived with instructor approval.
Please contact Dr. Autumn James (ajames11@niuedu) with any questions or for further information.
