The objective of City Engagement is to put feet to the concepts you study in the TKC curriculum (e.g. liberty and bondage; truth and falsehood; poverty and prosperity) by implementing them in a strategy designed to influence New York City.

Rules:

1. Initial project planning commences during the fall semester.
2. The project should, in some manner, incorporate the theme of ‘Civilization.’
3. Each student in the House should have some responsibility in the planning and/or execution of the project.
4. The House will present a brief summary of the project and its outcomes on April 1, 2008 (before the start of Interregnum).

Stages of Project:

• Identify an issue or need that warrants change.
• Undertake an analysis of the situation and/or population affected.
• Develop a viable strategy for addressing this issue.
• Submit the strategy to your House Advisors and/or Student Development for constructive critique (optional).
• Execute the strategy (Jan.-Mar.).
• Present the project and outcomes on April 1; Judges will score the project and presentation using the criteria below.

Judging Criteria:

• Personal Development: Was the project stretching for those involved? Did students evidence acquisition of new knowledge of NYC or the world? Did the project cultivate an activistic, philanthropic spirit within the House?
• Teamwork: Did the project evidence a high degree of teamwork among House members? Did the House capitalize on individual and team strengths?
• Strategic Nature: Did this project address a critical need and make a tangible difference? Did it fit into some larger, ongoing plan for influencing the City?
• Idea-driven: Did the project manifest an outworking of ideas that shape civil society? Were these ideas clear and compelling?

Current Standings
Event Dates
General Rules
The Great Race
The King's Apprentice
House GPA
BB Tournament
City Engagement
Interregnum