The Mackinaw Team: Alex, Brett and John

"To develop citizen leaders, as stated in the university's mission, the faculty at IWU created ARC as a center for applied research. ARC brings students and faculty together to facilitate research projects in partnerships that serve our community and promote our quality of life."

Action Research Center Mission Statement

The Action Research Center (ARC) at Illinois Wesleyan University provides students with a set of experiences and skills necessary for applied research projects in the community. ARC also assists as a clearinghouse and referral service to facilitate student-faculty-community partnerships.

What is action research?

Action research, done collaboratively by students, faculty, and community partners:

• addresses questions and issues identified by community and university partners;
• develops action plans that apply directly to the community; and
• connects members of multiple communities in common projects that benefit democratic society.