SOCIAL MOVEMENT
AT KEAN UNIVERSITY

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Course Description

Students will be challenged to turn their passion into action in our Social Movements course. Senator Lesniak will teach the dos and don't of public advocacy as it relates to the legislative process, honing in on state, local and federal issues. Students will learn through completing various projects where they will advocate first-hand for their cause of choice. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct meetings with decision makers, garner large support through the media, and lead a campaign to drive social action. 

Course Information

Course Title: HIST4883

Lecture Monday 4:30 - 07:15 p.m.
Professor: Senator Raymond Lesniak

Course Highlights

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  •  Trip to the State House

  •  Hands-On Learning

  •  Mock Meeting with Legislators

  •  Writing Op-Eds

  •  Creating a Community Wide Event

  •  Opportunities to Publish

  •  Working Alongside a Former NJ Legislator

  •  Guest Speakers & Presentations

Previous Speakers Include:

- Seth Levin, Chief of Staff, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano

- Lenny Ward, Director of the Divisions of Parole & Community Programs at NJ State Parole

- Christina Scaringe, ADI General Counsel

- Olga Hugelmeyer, Elizabeth Superintendent of Schools

- Scott Brodsky, Senior Fiscal Analyst at New Jersey Office of Legislative Services

Student Publications

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Students Visit State House

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Other Course Information

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The Lesniak Institute for American Leadership is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for maximum charitable contribution permitted by law. Our Federal Identification Number is 83-3629808.