Civic Capacity for Community and Social Change
Goals
- Achieving student success factors (Goal 2)
- Civic capacity for community and social change (Goal 9)
Strategies
- Community-based learning initiatives where the college is connected to and concerned about the well-being of the community and engaged in projects to develop those partnerships (e.g., internships, employment or volunteer opportunities within the community, community partnerships)
- Opportunities for students to develop their leadership capacity (e.g., peer mentor groups, tutoring, engaged learning classes, pay student government)
- Academic learning that helps students understand the histories, roots, and possible solutions to issues facing themselves and their communities.
- Students and employees develop their capacity to make a difference on campus through shared governance and other pathways (e.g., orientation, mentoring, training)
Select an action plan from the list below to review its details and timeline and provide feedback
- Build Capacity for Effective Campus Governance
- Build Support Across Campus for Engaged Learning
- Develop a Clearinghouse for Internships, Jobs, and Leadership Opportunities
- Develop Curriculum to Address Community and Civic Issues
- Strengthen Relationships With Community-Based Organizations
- Support Programs and Degrees That Prepare Students for Careers in Social Change