1. Componentes : The Craft of Forging Socially Responsible Learners & Leaders Alberto Olivas, M.Ed. Director, Center for Civic Participation Maricopa Community Colleges

2. The Big Plan:  The “W.I.F.M.” Question  Concept Map: “Civic Education/Engagement”  The “Apathy” Question  Classroom + Campus + Student Svcs  Make you all weepy  Boring references

4.  Almost dropped out of college  What’s the point?!  Not struggling academically  Not struggling financially  Don’t ask “Why do so many leave?”  Ask “Why do some stay?”

5. What did it take for me?  Opportunities to learn about the world  Opportunities to learn about myself  Opportunities to get involved  Connecting all of these things to curriculum, pedagogy, and student life

7. What’s in it for us?  Improved student outcomes  Fulfilled 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!

8. 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?

9. The Civic Spectrum ISSUES PROCESSES STRUCTURES MECHANICS EXPERIENCES PRACTICAL SKILLS RELATIONSHIPS Accountability Obligation SELF FAMILY COMMUNITY WORLD

10. From APATHY to EMPATHY  Greek “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

11. 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

12. Source: Dr. Ed Zlotkowski, Bentley University

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14. Get ready to stifle your empathy! http://vimeo.com/24642073

16. If you want more on this:  The Civic Spectrum: How Students become Engaged Citizens The Civic Spectrum: How Students become Engaged Citizens  Kettering.org  A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future  AAC&U  ADP/The Democracy Commitment ADP/The Democracy Commitment  June 6-8, Denver, CO June 6-8, Denver, CO

17. Questions? Smart Remarks? ISSUES PROCESSES STRUCTURES MECHANICS EXPERIENCES PRACTICAL SKILLS RELATIONSHIPS Accountability Obligation SELF FAMILY COMMUNITY WORLD