Civic Engagement in Higher Education

Civic Engagement in Higher Education
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 293
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ISBN-10 : 9780470388464
ISBN-13 : 0470388463
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Book Synopsis Civic Engagement in Higher Education by : Barbara Jacoby and Associates

Download or read book Civic Engagement in Higher Education 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. 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.


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