A01=Barbara Jacoby and Associates
Author_Barbara Jacoby and Associates
Category=JNM
civic skills and students
college education and civics
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politics and students
Students and civics
Product details
- ISBN 9780470388464
- Weight: 490g
- Dimensions: 160 x 236mm
- Publication Date: 13 Feb 2009
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
