Civic Engagement in Higher Education by Barbara Jacoby And Associates

Civic Engagement in Higher Education by Barbara Jacoby And Associates

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.

The Author

Barbara Jacoby is senior scholar for the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Center for Campus Life at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she also serves as chair of the Coalition for Civic Engagement and Leadership. She is the author or editor of five books, including Service-Learning in Higher Education, Involving Commuter Students in Learning, and Building Partnerships for Service-Learning, all from Jossey-Bass. Jacoby is a sought-after speaker and consultant on civic engagement and service-learning.

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ISBN 13	9780470388464
ISBN 10	0470388463
Title	Civic Engagement in Higher Education
Author	Barbara Jacoby And Associates
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Publisher	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published	2009-02-13
Number of pages	288
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