OUR MESSAGE TO FACULTY
Civic engagement in higher education encompasses experiential pedagogies such as community-based learning and community-based research. The Office of Civic Engagement is intent upon ensuring that the community-engaged projects we recommend to faculty members will result in desired learning outcomes and that such projects elucidate ways in which one’s discipline can be applied to a real-world setting. Our Office provides:
- Information on and connections to social and public service agencies in Central Texas;
- Discipline-specific models of community-based learning and research in higher education;
- Resources and guidance to facilitate the implementation of community-based learning in academic courses.
Community-Engaged Learning Guide for Faculty- A introductory toolkit for faculty interested in incorporating community-engaged learning pedagogy into their courses.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT STATISTICS
- Over 74% of the student population participates in civic engagement, including community-based learning, activism, internships and community service.
- During the 2011-2012 academic year, 1042 students spent over 20,000 hours performing co-curricular outreach as volunteers and activists.
- Southwestern University has earned national acclaim for its civic engagement activities from the Carnegie Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Resources on this page are intended for faculty who are interested in integrating community-engaged learning pedagogy into a course, Paideia faculty, or faculty search for experiential learning reflection materials.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT READINGS
Service-Learning:
Exploring differences between charity and social justice:
Oppression and Privilege:
Identity and social responsibility:
GUIDES AND RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING/RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Civic Engagement Definitions What is civic engagement and what does this office do? A good place to get started if you’re just starting to get involved.
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How Do You Define Civic Engagement? An activity to do with a class, Paideia cohort or other group to learn more about civic engagement.
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Reasons for Doing Community-Based Learning/Research Interested in starting a CBL/CBR project? Here are some great reasons why it’s a good idea.
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Community-Based Learning Executive Summary 09-10 A document encompassing both curricular and co-curricular work done by Southwestern students as community-based learners, activists, and volunteer participants in community service. Includes courses, special programs, and co-curricular activities that reflect civic engagement.
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2010-2011 Civic Engagement Summary A summary of civic engagement activities at Southwestern that took place during the 2010-2011 school year.
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2010-2011 Co-Curricular Civic Engagement Summary A summary of co-curricular civic engagement activities at Southwestern with an emphasis on student organization driven activities.
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NPO Guide to Social and Public Services A helpful document to provide the Southwestern University community and members of our greater community with information about local agencies and organizations that address key systemic issues in Central Texas. This document may also be used by community members seeking services from the organizations herein. Also in Spanish.
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Volunteer Match A great resource to search for your dream opportunity. Get in touch with organizations and personalize the searching process.
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Hands on Central Texas Just like Volunteer Match, Hands on Central Texas provides listings of opportunities, but these are particular to the Central Texas area, and their front page has up-to-date postings of events where people are most needed.
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Student & Community Partner Contract A sample contract to be used in a CBL/CBR project in conjunction with a community partner.
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Resources for Reflection After completion of your project, make sure to use these resources for reflection. Keep track of your hours completed with the link below as well!
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Volunteer Activity Log Each semester the Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) collects quantitative and qualitative information regarding the civic engagement of Southwestern students. The OCE captures this outreach so it can be shared with the campus and greater communities, and raise awareness about the diverse and substantial contributions Southwestern students make to communities as volunteers and activists
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Volunteer Log Template A worksheet designed to keep track of all civic engagement hours participated in
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