Civic Engagement is defined as ‘working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make the difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes’ (Excerpted from Civic Responsibility and Higher Education, edited by Thomas Ehrlich, published by Oryx Press, 2000, Preface, page vi.) Additionally, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) illustrates that ‘Civic Engagement encompasses actions wherein individuals participate in activities of personal and public concern that are both individually enriching and socially beneficial to the community." At the top of the page with the following resources underneath the page:
- Campus Election Engagement Project
- Nonpartisan Candidate Guides
- Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement
- Florida Department of State: Elections Data
- Resources for Faculty: Civic Engagement and the Classroom
- Florida Political Review operated in partnership with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida.
- Guidebook: Six Proven Practices for Effective Civic Learning
- Integrating Civic Engagement with the Online Classroom: Lessons from Tennessee State University