Abstract
Four institutions hypothesized that civic engagement in first-year courses reinforces career readiness by helping students think critically, communicate effectively, and work well with diversity. We measured teamwork skills, the ability to synthesize and apply different perspectives, and the ability to express, listen to, and adapt ideas based on the perspective of others. We compared self-assessments to direct assessment of student-created artifacts and found a positive correlation that encourages further enquiry.
Recommended Citation
Ilahi, Shereen; Blankenship, Chastity; Morris, Andy; and Thomas, Jeffrey
(2024)
"First-Year Intersections: Professional Preparation and Civic Engagement Across Four New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) Campuses,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 16:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol16/iss2/4
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