CONSTITUTION DAY ACTIVITIES 2014 at Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) Commemorating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (Constitution Day), this day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. This year is the 227th anniversary of the Constitution. Since 2005, all educational institutions/schools who receives Federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students. For more information and classroom activities go to: constitutioncenter.org/constitution/ Do You Know What It Takes to Become a Unites States Citizen? Take a 10 Question Quiz… Naturalization Test at constitutioncenter.org/constitution-day/ Dr. Jackson-Golden, Interim Department Chair Social and Behavioral Sciences Emails were sent to all faculty and staff notifying them of the institutional requirement for student engagement that focused on Commemorating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Classes: HIS357, HIS358, HIS256 & UCL300 –Professor E. Davis Objectives of activity: Constitution Day is an opportunity for ABC students to broaden their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, with its short elegant language and its’ far reaching ramifications that have both shaped our history and our lives. I urged all students to take a close look at the resources given and from their own research for a quiz. Students were given 17 days to prepare for a 10 minute window where the Instructor asked questions directly from the U.S. Constitution. Students were given the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendment courtesy of a handout a week earlier. They were also notified of the other amendments highlighted that we would be quizzing them on. Those other amendments were the 16th, 19th, 26th and the first 10 or Bill of Rights. In the interest of fairness, I allowed only those with their hands-raised to answer questions related to the above amendments. Each answer was worth one (1) point, and the points were doubled only if it were harder. This was a great and engaging activity. Edmond Davis, Class Facilitator, Arkansas Baptist College Department of General Studies, (office) 501-244-5177 Email: [email protected] or/and edmond.davis.abc@gmail In addition to the presentations from the students, Mr. Banks, Professor of Oral Communications and Serena Hill, Department Chair for the Public Administration Department partnered with Mr. Davis for a presentation and hosted Senator David Pryor. Senator Pryor spoke with the students about the importance of voting as a student. Student Organization: The First Club –Professor James Banks with assistance from Instructors Sarah Giorgi (U.S. History) and Janet Anokye (English). The First Club - Essay Writing Contest Student Club sponsors: Professor Banks and Mrs. Anokye, Instructors There will be certificates of participation for each student and in addition a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place cash prize winner. The essay should focus on Amendments I, XIII, XIV and XV. The essay should be written in first person reflecting on accounts of your interest of that time period. The essay is limited to 8-pages, APA or MLA style with 5 references. The paper should include the Preamble of the Constitution and why it was written. All submissions are due no later than Wednesday, September 17, 2014 to one of the club sponsors. See either Professor. Banks or Ms. Anokye for additional information. Voters Registration Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Sarah Giorgi-Jones Students that have questions about voting while attending college...can I vote?...where do I vote?...am I required to vote?...can I register to vote if I am a felon? All questions can be answered, cards will be available for voter registration and informational handouts will be available. Location: Bistro Courtyard Time: 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. Dr. Nedra Allen, Department Chair General Studies Dr. Allen had her Introduction to Computers class to write a one page personal reflections overview on what Constitution Day means to them as a college student..
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 22:06:17 +0000
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