People : Advisory Boards

Faculty Advisory Board

Russell Hanson, Dept of Political Science
Marjorie Hershey, Dept of Political Science
Ajay Mehrotra, Maurer School of Law & Dept of History
James L. Perry, School of Public & Environmental Affairs
Katharine V. Byers, IU School of Social Work
Robert Kunzman, IU School of Education
Ex-officio: Maria Bucur, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

External Advisory Board (TBA)

Student Advisory Board

Laura Appelt
Lilly Carrel
Luke Gates
Erin Halstead
Hannah Hunt
Elizabeth James
Renisha Mays
Caroline Shurig
Jonathan Todd
Ryan Yarrell

Personal Statements

Renisha Mays
Class of 2011
Political Science and Philosophy Major
Criminal Justice Minor
PACE Certificate

I graduated in May 2009 from Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley, Terre Haute with an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice

I have 4 beautiful children, DevonDre 12, DeTonyea 9, Curtis Jr. 6, and Xavier 2. We live in a small quiet community in which we enjoy volunteering and participating in Girl Scouts and North Putnam Youth Athletics.

I am interested in PACE because I know the program has the potential to develop me into a better leader. My ultimate goal is to become an attorney and possibly even run for a public office. I am confident that PACE will teach me the core skills that I need to be successful in my undergraduate and postgraduate education as well as in my career and future.

PACE is also a great opportunity for me to network and enhance my knowledge of the political and civil arena. I am interested in being a public servant and a volunteer for the many events that are scheduled for the PACE program.

I think the program would be beneficial to anyone who is interested in public service of any kind (i.e. government, journalism, environmental affairs etc). The PACE program has a wide variety of ideas, suggestions and scheduled activities for its participants; there is a place in the PACE program for everyone.

You do not have to be involved in politics or be a political science major to take part in the PACE program. If you have a desire to establish or enhance the skills necessary to be an effective leader in your area of expertise, the PACE program is a great foundation.

Caroline Shurig
Class of 2012
International Studies Major
Global Development and Integration With Regional Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa

I have found that the times in my life that I have learned the most has been when I am helping others. I see great importance in the focuses in textbook education, but PACE takes the undergraduate degree to a new level linking classroom experiences with real world opportunities that will allow me to link my passion for service and education together.

I believe PACE is for people that see the importance of involvement in their community or country at any level. PACE is for people that want to learn more about making a difference in the direction they are passionate about.

I am from Indianapolis, Indiana. I have spent extended periods of time working in South Africa and Serbia. I hope to continue my education through law school with the intention of becoming an international adoption attorney. I am most fascinated by child advocacy and early childhood development in poverty.

Jonathan Todd
Class of 2012
Political Science and History Major
Minor in Policy Analysis through SPEA
PACE Certificate

I believe that PACE is a great way for I.U. students to get involved with their community and learn invaluable leadership skills in the process. The core courses force the individual to really examine his or her personal strengths and weaknesses and help the individual to determine his or her place and responsibilities as a citizen, not only within the I.U. community, but also within the greater global community. Because the electives available in the PACE program cover such a large spectrum of interests, a student pursuing any number of academic options could find a niche within the program and a course of study that would be both beneficial to the student's later career and enjoyable at the same time.

I personally would like to attend law school after undergraduate work and
ultimately pursue a career in public service, ideally as a legislator.

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If you are interested in serving in this leadership position while you pursue the PACE certificate, please contact paceindiana.edu.