School of Public and International Affairs
Preparing engaged, active and responsible citizens.
For SPIA, civic engagement…
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Is the process of becoming aware of and committed to taking the steps needed to bring about community improvement.
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Consists of individual and collective action aimed at solving problems and building stronger communities at the local, national, and international levels.
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Involves collaboration in dialogue, deliberation, and decision-making with the goal of promoting civic skills and addressing public problems.
Civic engagement requires
Recognition
I am part of a larger community.
Civic engagement involves recogniton of ech individual's connection to, responsiblity for, and ability to improve local, national, and international communities.
Civic engagement involves recogniton of ech individual's connection to, responsiblity for, and ability to improve local, national, and international communities.
Commitment
I will be an agent of change.
Civic engagement involves commitment to action that increases the quality of community life both at home and abroad.
Civic engagement involves commitment to action that increases the quality of community life both at home and abroad.
Collaboration
I will join with others.
Civic engagement involves collaboration among individuals, the university, and wider communities to address issues of public concern.
Civic engagement involves collaboration among individuals, the university, and wider communities to address issues of public concern.
Leadership
I will motivate.
Civic engagement involves leadership in engaging others to promote stronger communities.
Civic engagement involves leadership in engaging others to promote stronger communities.
Civic Engagement Links
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