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Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Citizenship in Higher Education
Reclaiming Our Civic Purpose|
44,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Lexington Books |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 24.05.2019 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781498590952 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 408 |
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<span>In the most recent Democracy Index, the Economic Intelligence Unit downgraded the United States from a “full democracy” to a “flawed democracy.” Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Citizenship in Higher Education takes a hard look at the state of American democracy today through the lens of one of the nation’s most important actors: colleges and universities. Democracy is more than voting: it includes a wide range of democratic practices and depends on a culture of civic participation. Critical for strengthening democracy is the role that higher education leaders play in educating their constituencies about their responsibilities of citizenship. During a period of time when higher education is under pressure to meet 21</span>
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<span> century workforce needs, the authors here exhort to remember the public mission of education to serve the needs of the democracy, a government by the people means that the people must be ready to govern. It is in this spirit that these stories are offered to show how institutions across the country are reclaiming and reinvigorating one of the essential pillars upon which American democracy is based.</span>
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<span> century workforce needs, the authors here exhort to remember the public mission of education to serve the needs of the democracy, a government by the people means that the people must be ready to govern. It is in this spirit that these stories are offered to show how institutions across the country are reclaiming and reinvigorating one of the essential pillars upon which American democracy is based.</span>
<span>Twenty-five leaders from the higher education and service-learning sectors provide insight into what works in building citizenship through civic engagement on their campuses and communities. From small colleges to large universities, these strong voices demonstrate that American democracy is very much active and prepared for the 21st century.</span>
<p><span>Chapter 1: Our Own Learning Paths Led Us to Points of Lights and Kettering</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 2: Democracy’s Challenge for Academe: From Public Good to Consumer Good and Back Again?</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 3: Tackling Technology, Inequality, and Globalization: Considerations for Leaders in a Democratic Society</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 4: Perspectives from College Presidents—A View from a Collaborative Association</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 5: Renewing Civil Society: Madison’s Living Legacy</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 6: The Constituent Place of Service in Catholic Higher Education</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 7: The Civically Engaged College</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 8: Graduate Education and Civic Engagement: The Story of an Independent Graduate School</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 9: Democracy in Action: Lessons of an Urban University </span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 10: When the Fight for Democracy and Justice is the Founding Purpose of your Institution</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 11: Pragmatic Perspectives from Within an Urban Community College</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 12: Community Colleges = Democracy’s Colleges</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 13: Civic Engagement and Student Learning at Allegheny College</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 14: Renewing the Promise of the Land Grant Universities</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 15: Nurturing Democracy Through Regional Stewardship: The Case of CSU Monterey Bay</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter16: Moving from Civility to Respect and Decency: Preparing College Students for the Practice of Inclusive Citizenship in a Diverse Democracy</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 17: The Cultivation of Practical Wisdom: A Collaborative Perspective on Civic Learning in Higher Education </span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 18: Sources of Professional Development for Community Engagement Directors in an Evolving Field</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 19: Strengthening Higher Education Public Service Partnerships through Engagement and Dialogue </span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 20: From Crisis to Opportunity: Rethinking the Civic Role of Universities in the Face of Wicked Problems, Hyper-Partisanship, and Truth Decay</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 21: Breaking a Silence: Becoming Citizen Professionals in Higher Education</span><br><br></p>
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<p><span>Chapter 2: Democracy’s Challenge for Academe: From Public Good to Consumer Good and Back Again?</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 3: Tackling Technology, Inequality, and Globalization: Considerations for Leaders in a Democratic Society</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 4: Perspectives from College Presidents—A View from a Collaborative Association</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 5: Renewing Civil Society: Madison’s Living Legacy</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 6: The Constituent Place of Service in Catholic Higher Education</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 7: The Civically Engaged College</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 8: Graduate Education and Civic Engagement: The Story of an Independent Graduate School</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 9: Democracy in Action: Lessons of an Urban University </span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 10: When the Fight for Democracy and Justice is the Founding Purpose of your Institution</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 11: Pragmatic Perspectives from Within an Urban Community College</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 12: Community Colleges = Democracy’s Colleges</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 13: Civic Engagement and Student Learning at Allegheny College</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 14: Renewing the Promise of the Land Grant Universities</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 15: Nurturing Democracy Through Regional Stewardship: The Case of CSU Monterey Bay</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter16: Moving from Civility to Respect and Decency: Preparing College Students for the Practice of Inclusive Citizenship in a Diverse Democracy</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 17: The Cultivation of Practical Wisdom: A Collaborative Perspective on Civic Learning in Higher Education </span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 18: Sources of Professional Development for Community Engagement Directors in an Evolving Field</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 19: Strengthening Higher Education Public Service Partnerships through Engagement and Dialogue </span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 20: From Crisis to Opportunity: Rethinking the Civic Role of Universities in the Face of Wicked Problems, Hyper-Partisanship, and Truth Decay</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chapter 21: Breaking a Silence: Becoming Citizen Professionals in Higher Education</span><br><br></p>
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<span>William V. Flores is former president of the University of Houston–Downtown.<br><br>Katrina S. Rogers is president of Fielding Graduate University.</span>
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