College students from around Illinois gather annually to mimic and learn how to operate our state democracy in Springfield. The UIS Model Illinois Government Club (MIG) gives students a chance to enact political roles.
Students serve as legislators, staffers, lobbyists, journalists, and officials of the executive branch. Through committee actions, a regular legislative session and a veto session, participants learn the legislative process by doing it.
Faculty advisor Kenneth Owen discusses the program on Community Voices.
