I presented this session on Engaged Pedagogy to colleagues in the Divisions of Academic and Student Affairs at Alfred State College to explain what civic engagement is and how to incorporate it into the curriculum using engaged learning strategies and models of engagement.

1. en·gagedped·a·go·gy Learning. Doing. Empowering. Transforming.

2. "When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, they called me a communist." Don HelderCamara, Roman Catholic Archbishop

3. Community Service asks WHAT What are the problems I see in this community? What can I do to make a difference? Civic Engagement asks WHY Why is there need in this community? Why do social problems and inequalities persist here?

4. Engaged/Experiential Learning asks HOW A teaching and learning strategy that addresses community needs and assets Research shows that engaged, experiential learning enhances student learning outcomes and brings learning to life

5. Civic Engagement Sustainable, collaborative community development initiatives A catalyst for student and community growth Ignites students' passions and inspires a sense of social responsibility Empowers students and community members to take action A powerful leadership development opportunity

6. The social problem, cause, or public issue, visible at the surface level: poverty, hunger, homelessness, disease, education, animal rights, human rights, immigration, the environment, etc. The underlying causes of the social problem, often an interconnected complex system of: social policies – formal and informal, resource allocation, demographics, culture, history, etc. Root Cause Analysis

7. For Example Social Issue: Hunger and Homelessness

8. What do we see on the surface?

10. Provides a service to those unable to provide for themselves

11. Inspires a curiosity or sense of empathy in volunteers

13. Emphasizes the humanity and dignity of the patrons

14. Engages multiple constituencies in root-level problem solving regarding poverty in the region

16. Community Service asks WHAT Civic Engagement asks WHY Engaged Learning asks HOW

17. Types of “Engagement” Direct Service Community/Economic Development Voting/Formal Politics Direct Action Strategies/Activism Grassroots Political Activity/Public Policy Work Community Building Advocacy/Community Education Socially Responsible Daily Behavior

18. Models of Engagement Placement Presentation Presentation Plus Product Project Community Based Research Service Internships Immersion Experiences

19. Campus Compact www.compact.org

20. Other Resources Department of Civic Engagement & Student Leadership Programs: www.alfredstate.edu/engage Bonner Foundation Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning Astin, A.W., Vogelgesang, L.J., Ikeda, E.K., and Yee, J.A. (2000). How Service Learning Affects Students. Los Angeles: Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA. (Executive Summary | Full Report)