componentes : the craft of forging socially responsible learners & leaders

Componentes: The Craft of ForgingSocially Responsible Learners & Leaders

Alberto Olivas, M.Ed.Director, Center for Civic ParticipationMaricopa Community Colleges

The Big Plan:The “W.I.F.M.” QuestionConcept Map:

“Civic Education/Engagement”The “Apathy” QuestionClassroom + Campus + Student SvcsMake you all weepyBoring references

Almost dropped out of collegeWhat’s the point?!

Not struggling academically

Not struggling financiallyDon’t ask “Why do so

many leave?”Ask “Why do some

stay?”

What did it take for me?Opportunities to learn about the worldOpportunities to learn about myselfOpportunities to get involvedConnecting all of these things

to curriculum, pedagogy, and student life

What’s in it for us? Improved student outcomesFulfilled faculty and staff Improved relationship with the

community, better communities Improved support from the community

Political support Financial support

Return to original mission of education!

What’s in it for students?More successful in

academic goals

More successful in professional goals

More successful in life ARE WE MAKING THAT CASE?

The Civic Spectrum

•ISSUES•PROCESSES•STRUCTURES •MECHANICS

•EXPERIENCES•PRACTICAL SKILLS•RELATIONSHIPS

•Accountability•Obligation

•SELF•FAMILY•COMMUNITY•WORLD

From APATHY to EMPATHYGreek “a” + “pathos” =

lack of feeling, emotion, compassion Not knowing – lack of Awareness (Head) Not hoping – lack Capacity (Hands) Not connected – lack Context (Heart)

Rx = STORY, DIALOGUE! Vs. Debate / Deliberation

Where does it live?Classroom: Curriculum + Pedagogy

Service Learning? Yes, IF… / Yes, AND… “Lecturing about Democracy”

Student Affairs Skills, experiences, relationships

Story and EMPATHY!

Admin & Support Services Cafeteria Lady vs. Honors College Dean

Source: Dr. Ed Zlotkowski, Bentley University

Why did I show you these?

Get ready to stifle your empathy!

http://vimeo.com/24642073

If you want more on this:The Civic Spectrum: How Students bec

ome Engaged Citizens Kettering.org

A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future AAC&U

ADP/The Democracy Commitment June 6-8, Denver, CO

Questions? Smart Remarks?

•ISSUES•PROCESSES•STRUCTURES •MECHANICS

•EXPERIENCES•PRACTICAL SKILLS•RELATIONSHIPS

•Accountability•Obligation

•SELF•FAMILY•COMMUNITY•WORLD