Civic Engagement Across the Curriculum (CEAC)
Civic Engagement Across the Curriculum (CEAC) prepares faculty to offer courses that meet the civic + community engagement general education requirements by integrating civic engagement experiences into their existing or planned courses. We approach this work to advance ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥’s mission statement, which states in part, “Our highest purpose is to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and core values that contribute to active citizenship, gainful employment, and life-long learning in a democratic society and interdependent world.”
Faculty participating in the seminar are expected to complete all assignments. The ultimate product is a revised course syllabus, reflecting a tightly integrated civic engagement component comprising one credit hour of their course or a major assignment. This civic engagement component is generally referred to as an enhancement.
Courses revised or developed through CEAC will offer:
- Academic Rigor
- A clear connection to one or more pressing social issue
- Reciprocal interactions between students and community members outside the classroom
- Chances for students and faculty to share their work in a setting beyond the classroom
Other objectives for this seminar series include:
- Differentiating between civic engagement and other forms of community-based learning
- Describing the goals of civic engagement in the university setting
- Reviewing frameworks and theories useful in guiding civic engagement work
- Developing inquiry-based civic engagement assignments and assessment tools
A civic + community engagement course will:
- Investigate a compelling question tied to your discipline
- Incorporate communication with community members outside the classroom
- Involve thoughtful planning for or delivery of action items
- Encourage students to move towards the 'justice-oriented citizen’
Faculty who complete the seminar and all required course assignments will receive $500 in funding that may be applied to travel, research costs, or the incorporation of civic engagement projects within the classroom.