"This book of contributed chapters is for educators who want to improve their understanding of the role higher education can play in developing students who are actively engaged in democratic processes and civic engagement opportunities"--

"This book addresses the gap in knowledge, providing readers with a set of specific eviden-based practical methods and strategies that can help higher education practitioners to cultivate and assess the scholarly dispositions of their students effectively"--

"This book highlights the impact that the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has on its citizens. It looks into how one university's academic programs, instructional models, and administrative decisions and driven by the needs of its surrounding community. It provides insight for other...

"This book explores how activism is impacting higher education. It breaks down those involved in activism, why it occurs, and its impact on the student, college leaders and administrators will be better prepared to use activism to enhance student learning and development, rather than punish...