Civic engagement in higher education : concepts and practices / Barbara Jacoby and associates ; foreword by Thomas Ehrlich.
Ehrlich, Thomas, 1934-; Jacoby, Barbara.
2009
LC220.5 .C58 2009 (Mapit)
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Title Civic engagement in higher education : concepts and practices / Barbara Jacoby and associates ; foreword by Thomas Ehrlich.
Edition 1st ed.
ISBN 9780470388464
0470388463
Imprint San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2009.
Language English
Description xxii, 265 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Call Number LC220.5 .C58 2009
Dewey Decimal Classification 378/.015
Summary From the Publisher: 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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Added Author Ehrlich, Thomas, 1934-
Jacoby, Barbara.
Series Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.
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