As provost and faculty member in Leadership Studies at Fort Hays State University, Jill Arensdorf believes democracy is a creative practice that calls for situational and contextual awarenss as folks move together toward a shared goal. As a leader, Jill has "a lot of faith and hope in people," which she expresses both through her leadership practice and through her commitment to civic engagement as she helps prepare FHSU students for rich lives of community and civic participation in service of larger democratic principles. Come learn about Fort Hays State University's Civic Investment Plan, a complement to their strategic plan that helps ensure all students -- whether they are located in Kansas, throughout the US, or around the world -- understand how to bring civic awareness to service for their communities.