Developing Civic Leaders for the Future Actions and Critical Outcomes

James Ross Beitzel

“...The answer to the question

is to be found in the answer to the question

‘What kind of Education do we need?’

‘What kind of Society do we want?’”

- Ira Harkavy

Civic Leader

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Responsible

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Responsible

Creative

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Responsible

People Person

Creative

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Responsible

People Person

Creative Engaging

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Responsible

People Person

Creative Engaging

Knowledgeable

Civic Leader

Self-Aware

Ethical

Passionate

Resource

Responsible

People Person

Creative Engaging

Knowledgeable

Transformative

CONVICTION in ACTION

CONVICTION in ACTION

(Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement)

Who Am I? Who Am I in the Context of Others?

What Do I Believe? What Impact Will I Have on Society?

How Can I Best Achieve that Vision?

Conviction (Civic Learning)

Develop a Realistic Self

Appraisal and Identity

• Self-Awareness

• Values

• Beliefs

• Skills

• Privileges/Challenges

Conviction (Civic Learning)

Understand and Appreciate Diverse

Populations, Cultures, Ideas, and

Ways of Living

• Interculturalism

• Social Awareness

Conviction (Civic Learning)

Understand and Appreciate Diverse

Populations, Cultures, Ideas, and

Ways of Living

• Interculturalism

• Social Awareness

Have Knowledge of Civic Movements

and Universal Democratic

Principles

• Historical Texts

• Current Events

• Constructive Dialogue

Conviction (Civic Learning)

Be Aware of Moral Guidelines

and Demonstrate Ethical

Behavior

• Congruence between Actions and Values

• Integrity

• Character

• Civic “Response-Ability”

• Justice

Action (Democratic Engagement)

Work Cooperatively with

Others to Establish and

Grow Transformative

Relationships

• Effective Communication

• Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Cognitive Integration

• Relationship Management

Action (Democratic Engagement)

Be Able to Process Complex

Problems, Situations, and

Experiences and Act Upon

the Information Extracted

• Reflective Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Intellectual Flexibility

• Life-Long Learning

• Creativity

Action (Democratic Engagement)

Develop and Maintain High

Levels of Practical

Competence and

Academic Achievement

• Personal Health and Wellness

• Organizational Operations

• Academic Goal Success

• Degree Attainment

My Convictions… My Actions

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Foster a civic ethos across all

parts of campus and

educational culture

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Foster a civic ethos across all

parts of campus and

educational culture

• Model the Way

– Personal Behavior & Spirit

– Professional Interactions

• Reinforce Campus Values

• Inter-Departmental Support

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Make civic literacy a core

expectation for all students

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Make civic literacy a core

expectation for all students

• Leadership/Civic Engagement Can Be Learned

• Good Practices in Place, Too Few Students Take Advantage

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Practice civic inquiry across

all fields of study

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Practice civic inquiry across

all fields of study

• Collaboration with Professors and Academics – Demonstrate Value

– Scholar-Practitioner

– Assessment Key

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Advance civic action through transformative partnerships, at home and abroad

Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future

Advance civic action through transformative partnerships, at home and abroad

• Collaborate – Local

– Global

– Employers

• Stay Informed – Associations

– Literature

– Miscellaneous Scholarly Pursuits

Conviction in Action Foster a civic ethos

across all parts of campus

and educational culture

Practice civic

inquiry across

all fields of study

Make civic literacy

a core expectation

for all students

Advance civic action through

transformative partnerships,

at home and abroad

Developing Civic Leaders for the Future Actions and Critical Outcomes

James Ross Beitzel