Civic Engagement

We define Civic Engagement as the ability to contribute to the civic life and well-being of local, national, and global communities as both a social responsibility and a life-long learning process. Degree graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society.

Student Learning Outcomes

Sample

All students in the following courses: PLS 135, PSY 200, ADJ 133, ENG 111 (1 section), SOC 266 & 268, HIS 121, HMS 290, SDV 100 (1 section), ITN 106 & 107 & NSG 152.

Measure

A rubric, based on the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric, will be used to evaluate work products of students in the selected courses.

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Target

75% of students will receive a score of 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher on recognizing the value of diverse feelings, perspectives, and life experiences and the strength that such diversity brings to civic life.

Findings

66.53% of students scored a 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher.

66-53

Where do we go from here?

Findings are reviewed by the College’s General Education Committee every two-years. Action plans to address missed target outcomes will be discussed in fall 2023.

Sample

All students in the following courses: PLS 135, PSY 200, ADJ 133, ENG 111 (1 section), SOC 266 & 268, HIS 121, HMS 290, SDV 100 (1 section), ITN 106 & 107 & NSG 152.

Measure

A rubric, based on the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric, will be used to evaluate work products of students in the selected courses.

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Target

75% of students will receive a score of 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher on summarizing the fundamental principles and debates about democracy within the context of civic life, both within the U.S. and in other countries.

Findings

56% of students scored a 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher.

56-00

Where do we go from here?

Findings are reviewed by the College’s General Education Committee every two-years. Action plans to address missed target outcomes will be discussed in fall 2023.

Sample

All students in the following courses: PLS 135, PSY 200, ADJ 133, ENG 111 (1 section), SOC 266 & 268, HIS 121, HMS 290, SDV 100 (1 section), ITN 106 & 107 & NSG 152.

Measure

A rubric, based on the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric, will be used to evaluate work products of students in the selected courses.

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Target

75% of students will receive a score of 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher on demonstrating an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship (justice, equality, empathy, compromise, integrity, and civility).

Findings

57.39% of students scored a 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher.

57-39

Where do we go from here?

Findings are reviewed by the College’s General Education Committee every two-years. Action plans to address missed target outcomes will be discussed in fall 2023.

Sample

All students in the following courses: PLS 135, PSY 200, ADJ 133, ENG 111 (1 section), SOC 266 & 268, HIS 121, HMS 290, SDV 100 (1 section), ITN 106 & 107 & NSG 152.

Measure

A rubric, based on the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Civic Engagement VALUE Rubric, will be used to evaluate work products of students in the selected courses.

View Rubric

Target

75% of students will receive a score of 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher on identifying personal and collective actions that could be taken to address social injustices in society.

Findings

62.28% of students scored a 2 (minimally meets expectations) or higher.

62-28

Where do we go from here?

Findings are reviewed by the College’s General Education Committee every two-years. Action plans to address missed target outcomes will be discussed in fall 2023.

SCHEV Spotlight Video:

SCHEV video link

Fall 2021 Symposium:

Fall Symposium flyer

Spring 2022 Symposium:

Spring Symposium flyer

All Assessments

Civic Engagement
Critical Thinking
Professional Readiness
Quantitative Literacy
Scientific Literacy
Written Communication

Contact

Heidi U. Morehead
(540) 674-3600, ext. 4356
Martin 212
hmorehead@nr.edu

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