PC program highlighted as nationwide model for engagement

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE'S public and community service studies program was one of 22 higher education programs chosen by the Association of American Colleges & Universities from across the country as a model for “how to make civic learning and democratic engagement an expectation for all students.” / COURTESY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE'S public and community service studies program was one of 22 higher education programs chosen by the Association of American Colleges & Universities from across the country as a model for “how to make civic learning and democratic engagement an expectation for all students.” / COURTESY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

PROVIDENCE – Providence College’s public and community service studies program was one of 22 higher education programs chosen by the Association of American Colleges & Universities from across the country as models for “how to make civic learning and democratic engagement an expectation for all students,” according to a late October release from the organization.

One of nine to be highlighted as case studies in a January issue of Peer Review, the program focuses on solving real-world problems by working with faculty and community members to address complex issues such as rebuilding democratic communities, rethinking effective service and organizing for social justice.

The AACU initiative was funded by a grant from the Endeavor Foundation and aims to broaden curricula to include civic engagement in the latter half of a student’s college education. In addition, this money will support the dissemination of some of the models through sessions at the AACU annual meeting Jan. 24-26, a webinar in March for those interested in civic-focused department designs and seed grants to support incorporation of public questions, consequences, issues and pedagogies into the requirements of specific majors.

The only other New England school chosen as a case study for the January issue of Peer Review is Bates College in Maine, for its environmental studies program.

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Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.

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