Civic Engagement in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices

Civic Engagement in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices
ISBN-10
0470388463
ISBN-13
9780470388464
Category
Education
Pages
288
Language
English
Published
2009-01-27
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Barbara Jacoby and Associates

Description

Numerous studies have chronicled students lack of trust in large social institutions, declining interest in politics, and decreasing civic skills. This book is a comprehensive guide to developing high-quality civic engagement experiences for college students. The book defines civic engagement and explains why it is central to a college education. It describes the state of the art of education for civic engagement and provides guidelines for designing programs that encourage desired learning outcomes. In addition, the book guides leaders in organizing their institutions to create a campus-wide culture of civic engagement.

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