Civic Engagement in Higher Education
Download or Read eBook Civic Engagement in Higher Education PDF written by Barbara Jacoby and Associates and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-27 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Barbara Jacoby and Associates |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 293 |
Release | : 2009-01-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780470388464 |
ISBN-13 | : 0470388463 |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Civic Engagement in Higher Education by : Barbara Jacoby and Associates
Book excerpt: 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.