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About the Center

The Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics & Public Service, located in the Sharwan Smith Center at Southern Utah University, provides an important service on campus as an interdisciplinary hub for leadership opportunities, citizenship education, public and humanitarian service, and public policy research.

History

Professor Craig Jones, emeritus professor of political science, envisioned an organization that would stimulate students' interest in getting involved in the public affairs of their communities by running for elected offices, serving on various boards and committees, and being informed and active citizens. More...

Mission Statement

The Leavitt Center is a non-partisan, interdisciplinary organization dedicated to preparing students to serve as responsible and educated leaders in a democratic society. More...

Student Action Committee

The Student Action Committee, with a student director serving as chair, works to accomplish the four-fold purpose of the Leavitt Center along with the Board of Advisors.

Board of Advisors

The fifteen-member Board of Advisors, with a director as chair, helps plan and carry out the Leavitt Center’s activities and purposes along with the Student Action Committee.

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