Just Released: SIE Society's The State of SIE in Academia Report!
Over a year’s time, Social Impact Entertainment (SIE) Society conducted interviews with twenty-three academic professionals across fourteen U.S. institutions and one in the Netherlands to gain a clearer picture of the current state of SIE in academia. Our mission was threefold—to map the existing landscape, provide insights that strengthen and support its growth, and offer a roadmap for long-term sustainability and success.
We invite you to explore these findings in greater detail in The State of Social Impact Entertainment (SIE) in Academia Report by Robert Rippberger (SIE Society) with the support of Amy Henderson Riley (Population Media Center), Caroline Jacoby, and Lanceperry Maniquis (SIE Society).
Unlock Actionable Insights: Challenges & Solutions
Dive into key findings, recurring themes, and actionable insights that can boost SIE Programs within your institution.
Your Roadmap to Implementation Challenges & Solutions
Utilize this one-page checklist to drastically increase the chance of success in launching your very own SIE class, minor, or major.

Expand Your Network & Database
Explore 50+ SIE Courses & Syllabi
We have compiled a comprehensive list of over fifty SIE-related courses and certification programs worldwide, along with their course syllabi for reference when building your own academic model.
Connect with 70+ Academics & Professionals
Connect with over seventy academic professors and professionals in the field, and learn more with over two hundred resources, from academic textbooks, journals, and impact reports.

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