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Curricular and co-curricular civic engagement activities and programs are analyzed in terms of their capacity to contribute to a common set of outcomes associated with nurturing civic-minded graduates: academic knowledge, familiarity with volunteering and nonprofit sector, knowledge of social issues, communication skills, diversity skills, self-efficacy, and intentions to be involved in communities. Different programs that promote civic-mindedness, developmental models, and assessment strategies that can contribute to program enhancement are presented.
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Bringle, R.G., Studer, M., Wilson, J. et al. Designing Programs with a Purpose: To Promote Civic Engagement for Life. J Acad Ethics 9, 149–164 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-011-9135-2
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