Central College professor of political science Keith Yanner won Iowa Campus Compact’s Engaged Campus award for Civic Mission Leadership.

The award recognizes Yanner’s leadership and efforts for the civic mission of higher education. Cheri Doane, Kim Koza, Michael Harris and Morgan Ernst of Central College were also recognized. At Central, Yanner teaches several courses that involve service.

According to Iowa Campus Compact, he commits considerable amounts of personal time and talent to Central’s community partners.

Des Moines’ I Have a Dream Foundation, nominated by Central College and Drake University for Iowa Campus Compact’s Community Partnership Award, received honorable mention. Central partners with the organization to help make the Dreamer Academy possible.