Civic Responsibility Assessment Part 1

Civic Responsibility Assessment

 

 

1. Which of the following is NOT one of Boyer's principles of community?

a. Uniqueness of each person is honored

b. Service to others is encouraged

c. Conservation of resources is encouraged

d. Rituals affirming traditions are shared

 

2. According to the ethics checklist, which of these questions should one consider when making an ethical decision?

a.     How will I feel about myself?

b.     Is it something I will enjoy doing?

c.     Is it fair to all concerned?

d.     Both a and c

e.     All of the above

 

3. Which of the following would be the BEST example of an "open" community, according to Boyer?

a.     A community where everyone participates in decision-making

b.     A community where free speech is protected

c.     A community where anyone is permitted to be a member

d.     A community where open-mindedness is encouraged

 

4. Which of the following is an application of the ethics checklist?

a.     Deciding not to drink and drive after thinking about JMU's "three strikes" policy.

b.     Deciding not to drink and drive after thinking about the possibility that someone could be hurt.

c.     Deciding not to drink and drive after thinking about how you would feel if your family found out you did.

d.     Only a and b

e.     All of the above

 

5. According to Boyer's principles, which of these is necessary in order for a community to be "disciplined?"

a.     all individuals must accept their obligations to the group

b.     all individuals must accept consequences for one individual's actions

c.     all individuals must participate on judicial boards

d.     both b and c

e.     None of the above

 

6. Which of these is the BEST example of a celebrative university community, according to Boyer?

a.     JMU Assessment day

b.     Alumni events during homecoming

c.     Orientation activities

d.     Alternative Spring Break trips

e.     UPB fall concert

 

7. A student is thinking about cheating on a GSCI 101 exam. He changes his mind because he thinks about how that would be unfair to other students in the class. Which question of ethical decision-making is he considering?

a.     Is it balanced?

b.     Is it wise?

c.     Is it legal?

d.     Is it responsible?

 

 

8. According to Boyer, which of the following is the BEST example of an educationally purposeful community:

a.     A community where faculty and students share academic goals

b.     A community where service to others is required

c.     A community where students and faculty interact without conflict

d.     A community where academic policies are enforced

 

9. Statistics discussed in this workshop show that students who participate in community service are more likely to:

a.     Vote

b.     Have larger salaries in their profession

c.     Pursue a career that helps others

d.     Both a and c

e.     All of the above

 

10. Which of the following of Boyer's principles does Madison advocate in the following quote: "To provide employment for the poor, and support for the indigent is among the primary, and at the same time, not least difficult cares of the public authority."

a.     Disciplined

b.     Open

c.     Just

d.     Caring

e.     None of the above

 

11. According to studies discussed in this workshop, which of the following are likely to be a result of participation in community service?

a.     Finance management skills

b.     Conflict resolution skills

c.     Critical thinking skills

d.     Both b and c

e.     None of the above

 

12. JMU's plan to offer 200 full-time, four year grants to students from underrepresented groups is an example of which of Boyer's principles of community?

a.     Educationally purposeful

b.     Just

c.     Celebrative

d.     Disciplined

e.     None of the above

 

For Items 13-17, choose the response that best describes your belief about the statement.

                a. Strongly Disagree b. Disagree c. Agree d. Strongly Agree

13. I believe I have a responsibility to participate in community service.
14. I believe it is acceptable for a community member to not report a crime or policy violation that has happened.
15. I believe it is important to get involved on campus in something other than academics while at JMU.
16. I believe that as a JMU student I am also a member of the Harrisonburg community.
17. I believe that once I move off-campus, I should not be required to abide by JMU policies.

 

For items 18-25 choose:

A.    if the item IS an example of a civic responsibility

B.    if the item is NOT an example of a civic responsibility

 

18. Turning your music down during quiet hours
19. Voting in a local election
20. Organizing a blood drive on campus
21. Helping your roommate study for an exam
22. Selling your books back at the end of each semester
23. Evacuating during a fire drill
24. Attending a concert in Harrisonburg
25. Helping to clean up trash after a party

                                               

 

 

26. I am:

a.     Male

b.     Female

 

27. I am currently a:

a.     Freshmen

b.     Sophomore

c.     Junior

d.     Senior

 

28. I have participated in voluntary community service before.

a.     Yes

b.     No

 

29. I have participated in mandatory community service before.

a.     Yes

b.     No

 

30. I am interested in learning more about community service opportunities in the JMU community.

a.     Strongly Agree                         c. Disagree

b.     Agree                                       d. Strongly Disagree