1. Public Sphere Pedagogy

2. Agenda Introductions About the Office of Civic Engagement
What is Public Sphere Pedagogy
What are the benefits of PSP
PSP at CSU
Topics for Fall and Spring
Examples of Implementation
Q&A

3. Office of Civic Engagement
Established 3 years ago
Inventory, Promote, Encourage
Civic Grant Program
America Reads/Viking Corps
LINK Scholars, Deckard Fellows
Issue Forums
Cleveland Engagement Project
Central Neighborhood Alliance

4. What is PSP?
An approach to teaching that provides a civic dimension to courses across disciplines
Works with already established courses
Student work focuses on a contemporary issue of public concern
Ideas are shared with the public through town hall meetings

5. Why do this at CSU? Supports our “engaged learning” strategy
Promotes leadership development and devotion to the city among students
Improves student retention
Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration
Develops civic minded students
EFAARS

6. History to this point Faculty Committee Explores idea
California State University Chico staff
Professor Ed Horowitz pilots in COM 224: Principles of Journalism and Promotional Communication
Four topics explored
Arts and Culture Levy
Charter School vs Traditional Public
Marijuana Legalization
Food

7. Town Halls

8. Town Hall

9. Town Hall

10. Town Hall

11. This Year’s Topics Lead (Fall 2016)
The Legacy of Carl and Louise Stokes (Spring 2017)

12. Examples of Implementation
Dr. Adrienne Gosselin, Dept. of English
Dr. Horowitz Handout

13. Questions