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Political Engagement In Higher Education Curricula, Iris M. Yob, Aimee Ferraro
Political Engagement In Higher Education Curricula, Iris M. Yob, Aimee Ferraro
Journal of Sustainable Social Change
Political Engagement in Higher Education Curricula
Submitted to the Teaching category of JOSC
Abstract
As more demands are made for universities and colleges to commit to public service, curricula in higher education may need to include the development of knowledge of and skills for political engagement. In an interview study, students, faculty members, and alumni at Walden University reflected on their understanding and experience of political action and working with policy-makers for social change. The responses overall indicated a general agreement that politics, political action, and policy making have roles to play in ensuring the lasting effects of social change …