From Service to Public Work: Bridging the Divide

Authors

  • Paul Nolin Markham Western Kentucky University

Abstract

An important aspect of public higher education is the development of active citizens. Students should leave our institutions not only with an appreciation for the value of community service, but also having the vital knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be public problem solvers. This article is a reflection on one professor’s experience of teaching students for active citizenship by moving from a service mindset to an emphasis on public work.

Author Biography

Paul Nolin Markham, Western Kentucky University

Assistant Professor and Co-Director

Institute for Citizenship and Social Responsibility

Western Kentucky University

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Published

07/17/2013

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Insights, Case Studies, and Applications