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About the Unscripted Future Initiative

The Unscripted Future Initiative:

  • Calls attention of students of the immense changes, challenges and opportunities facing them and the world;
  • Collects an array of tools, knowledge, and resources designed to help faculty and students "scan the environment;"
  • Brings together resources to assist students and faculty in developing strategies;
  • Encourages students to think through issues that affect them and to take initiative; and
  • Develops opportunities to empower students and faculty in increasingly uncertain times.

Vision and Mission

The vision of the Unscripted Future Initiative is a global network of engaged learners.

The mission of the Unscripted Future Initiative is to create dynamic learning opportunities to prepare individuals for service in this era of relentless global change.

Values

  • Positive transformation
  • Responsible leadership
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration and inclusion

Principles

  • We will identify and anticipate changes and propose proactive ways to address them.
  • We will seek opportunities to promote positive change.
  • We will question existing processes and promote new solutions.
  • We will challenge individuals and groups to adopt fair and ethical practices.
  • We will use strategies and technologies to advance opportunities for global networking.
  • We will promote collaboration and inclusion through awareness, learning and outreach in welcoming environments.

Contact

Erik Bergrud
Director
International Center for Civic Engagement
and Special Assistant to the President for University Projects on Civic Engagement
Park University
8700 River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: +1-816-584-6412
Fax: +1-816-741-5812
erik.bergrud@park.edu

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