civic engagement in first year
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Civic Engagement in First Year. American Democracy Project Annual Meeting June 2012 Rachelle L. Darabi , Ph.D. Missouri State University Keisha L. Hoerrner , Ph.D. Kennesaw State University. Why is it important to engage first-year students both in and outside the classroom?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Civic Engagement in First Year
American Democracy Project Annual MeetingJune 2012
Rachelle L. Darabi, Ph.D.Missouri State University
Keisha L. Hoerrner, Ph.D.Kennesaw State University
Why is it important to engage first-year
students both in and outside the
classroom?
Teaching for Social Change
“I believe that teaching the skills and perspectives needed for real participation in a democratic society is one of the most revolutionary tasks that an educator … can undertake. It is only through such education that we can hope to create a truly just society….”Dr. Lisa D. Delpit, Mays Chair for Urban Educational Leadership, Georgia State University
(Quoted in Teaching for Social Justice, 1998, p. 51)
Examples of Civic Engagement
at Two Campuses Kennesaw State University
Missouri State University
Curricular Initiatives
Public Affairs Mission Cultural Competence Community
Engagement Ethical Leadership
Publicaffairs.missouristate.edu
Yearly Public Affairs Theme
2006/07 One World: Many Voices 2007/08 Seeking Solutions: Conflict,
Violence, and the Courage to Change 2008/09 Sustainability 2009/10 Evolving Economic Realities 2010/11 Leading in a Global Society 2011/12 Culture of Connectivity 2012/13 Inclusive Excellence
Activities across the Year
Introduce Mission and Theme at SOAR (orientation)
Freshman Convocation GEP 101, First Year Foundations
Common Reader
GEP 101:First Year Foundations
2 credit hours 1 credit hour dedicated to Public Affairs Integration of Global Challenges Initiative
(ADP) 30 sections of GEP 101 with Integrated
Service Learning 16 sections in Curricular Learning
Communities 8 sections college or department specific
KSU 1111 & KSU 1121
KSU 1101: Globally focused version of the first-year seminar course that uses the AASCU “Global Challenges” project as its foundation Anchor for the Presidential Emerging Scholar’s
LC Global engagement emphasized
KSU 1121: Community engagement version of the first-year seminar that uses semester-long, student-designed projects as its foundation
KSU’s Common Reader
Started in 2004 with Anne Frank’s Diary: The Definitive Edition
2007-08: Not For Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade – And How We Can Fight It Multiple initiatives promoting abolitionist movement
2008-09: Three Cups of Tea $16,000+ raised
2009-10: Soul of a Citizen
2010-12: Outcasts United: An American Town, A Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference
2012-2013: Justice
Assessment Strategies
Missouri State Public Affairs Scale
Kennesaw State Assessment of Learning Outcomes Using
AAC&U’s VALUE Rubrics Assurance of Learning annual report Global Learning annual report
Co-Curricular Initiatives
KSU: ADP/PEP Projects
Constitution Week Activities Co-Sponsored Events
Pathways to Peace Invisible Children screenings Guest Lectures Mock Elections Dramatic Presentations
Art Contest / Essay Contest New York Times Readership Program
Public Affairs Activities
Res Life and Office of Student Engagement Incorporation of PA Theme
Public Affairs Week (Fall Semester, Student Led) Constitution Day Hunger Banquet
Public Affairs Speakers Times Talks (Co-Curricular)
PA Activities/Opportunities both Curricular & Co-
Curricular Public Affairs Intensive Experience in the
Major Study Away Service Learning Capstone Course
Public Affairs Distinction (Co-Curricular) Year-long Program Faculty and Staff Mentors
Global Challenges Initiatives Student Organization
Public Affairs Conference
Presenters
Dr. Keisha L. Hoerrner
Associate Dean,
University College
Kennesaw State Univ.
770-499-3222
Dr. Rachelle L. Darabi
Associate Provost, Student
Development and Public Affairs
Missouri State University
417-836-5034