Excerpts from Civic Responsibility and Higher Education, edited by Thomas Ehrlich, published by Oryx Press, 2000. Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in...

 Civic engagement involves "working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes."1 Civic engagement includes both paid and un...

Civic EngagementThe term "civic engagement" is not commonly used among psychologists, yet the focus on work for the common good is central to most of the divisions of APA. This section demonstrates ways that psychologists support civic engagement and invites the reader to consider other possible examples.Definition of Civic Engagement Service-learn...

BY AARON SMITH Online and offline political engagement This study examines online and offline political engagement and pays special attention to the role of social networking sites in people's political activities.1 There are several major findings: Class differences, especially those related to educational attainment, are prominent in political en...

How clean would a community be if residents and businesses didn't take proper care of their trash? How safe would a community be if people didn't report crime and generally obey laws? Civic engagement happens wherever there are people. Yet, some communities show a higher degree of engagement than others, which leads to fewer intractable problems an...

 Kansas City, MO (August 10, 2015)  Youth civic engagement activities and programs are critical for empowering young people to develop their skills and talents; participate in political, economic and social conversations; and become agents of positive change in their communities. Unfortunately, there are limited opportunities for youth ar...

Enabling youth civic engagementdomingo, 15 junio 2014 UNDESA DSPD and UNESCO, will organize an Expert Group Meeting on the theme "Youth Civic Engagement: Enabling Youth Participation in Political, Social and Economic Life" at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 16-17 June. Civic engagement is increasingly recognized as an important component of youth d...

In the wake of the tragic Parkland, Florida, school shooting and the extraordinary student protests for school safety and gun reform that emerged soon after, many young, first-time activists are in the media spotlight. Public reactions range from commending students for taking a stand, to baseless conspiracy theories and skepticism of youths' abili...

 Alun Probert, Head of GovCom, weighs up successful civic engagement in the digital age. The last few months have reminded me again how every single aspect of business is changing in the digital age. In the middle of strategy season, running discussions and workshops for large and small organizations, I've been struck by how easily people are ...

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I want Danville to be the most peaceful and sustainable town, where everyone is appreciated, secure and taken care of. I encourage honesty which is why I refrain from false comments or promises; promises which are not in my command. My most important aims are economic growth and safety. Driving Danville into a stable atmosphere includes financial s...

Twelve Step Plan  Reduce barriers to housing with an emphasis on:a. permit processes and fee reduction for affordable housingb. preference to developments with 10-20% affordable housingc. general fund allocation for affordable homes Partner with private and non-profit organizations to help fund and support Regional Housing Needs Assessment's (...

Three years ago, I was honored to be appointed to the Housing Commission by Mayor Jerry Thorne. Since then I have been working to build a better Pleasanton for all residents. Now, with your help, I'd like to continue that journey and ensure that our city remains strong and stable for future generations. Essential workers are the life blood of any c...

My Name is Zarina Kiziloglu   My family and I came from Afghanistan as refugees on May 15, 1981. I was eleven years old, in a land with an unfamiliar language and customs, where my only possession was the clothes I was wearing. My father drove a taxi cab to support his wife and seven kids. Within two years of our arrival, an unfortunate car ac...

The City of Dublin is a place that my family and I have proudly called home for the past nine years. During these years, I have seen the City of Dublin transform and I am now running for the Dublin City Council to keep this thriving city a great place for everyone to live. My spouse, Sobia and I have been married for 28 years and have raised three ...

As your Supervisor, I will work with all levels governments, businesses, labors, developers, financial industries, researching institutes, health care professionals, law enforcements, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and publics in general to start addressing some Critically important issues in our community: Housing Develop...

Chào quý vị. Tôi rất hân hạnh được đắc cử ba lần vào Quốc Hội California, Quận 25 để phục vụ 40 triệu người dân ở California. Tôi muốn mang kinh nghiệm của tôi về huyện nên đã quyết định ứng cử cho Giám Sát Viên (Santa Clara County Supervisor). Trong khi là một dân biểu, tôi đã làm việc chăm chỉ để mang lại nhiều tiền hơn cho giao thông, nhà ở cho ...

Fue un honor y privilegio ser elegido tres veces para la Asamblea Estatal por los votantes del Distrito 25 para servir a 40 millones de Californianos. Me gustaría traer mi experiencia a casa para servirle como Supervisor del Condado de Santa Clara. Como Asambleísta Estatal, he trabajado duro para traer más fondos para Transporte, Infraestructura de...

  Elected Officials Ro Khanna, U.S. Congressman Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor, CA State Fiona Ma, CA State Treasurer Tony Thurmand, CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction(Fmr) Anthony Rendon, Speaker, CA State Assembly Kevin De Leon, Pro Te...