ICS – Informed Citizens Society is a nonpartisan, student-led organization at Mizzou dedicated to promoting media literacy, fostering critical thinking, and reducing polarization on campus. Our mission is to equip students with the tools to evaluate information responsibly, engage in respectful civic dialogue, and counter the spread of misinformation in digital and real-world spaces.
As a member of the Informed Citizens Society, you’ll gain practical skills, leadership experience, and meaningful opportunities to engage with democracy in a thoughtful, nonpartisan way. Members will: - Build Media Literacy Skills - Learn how to identify misinformation, spot AI-generated content and deepfakes, evaluate sources, and understand how algorithms shape political information. - Develop Civil Dialogue & Facilitation Skills - Participate in guided discussions and workshops—often in partnership with Braver Angels—that teach how to have respectful, productive conversations across political differences. - Engage in Nonpartisan Civic Participation - Attend events that explain ballots, local government, elections, and civic processes without partisan messaging, empowering you to participate confidently and responsibly. - Gain Leadership & Professional Experience - Help plan campus-wide events, workshops, and community programs; develop skills in public communication, event coordination, research, and facilitation—valuable for journalism, law, public service, and nonprofit careers. - Collaborate Across Disciplines - Collaborate with students from journalism, political science, communications, psychology, STEM, and other disciplines to address misinformation and polarization from multiple perspectives. - Connect with Experts & Community Leaders - Engage with journalists, faculty, civic officials, librarians, and nonprofit partners through panels, trainings, and community events. - Make a Real Community Impact - Participate in outreach initiatives with local schools, libraries, and nonprofits to bring media literacy and civic education beyond campus. - Join a Respectful, Multipartisan Community - Be part of a student organization committed to truth, accuracy, curiosity, and mutual respect—where disagreement is handled thoughtfully, not combatively.
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