Enacting Change: A Handbook for Teaching Advocacy and Civic Engagement - Paperback

by Kathleen Cole (Author), Robert W. Glover (Author), Richard J. Meagher (Author)

Explains the ENACT model of student civic engagement, empowers instructors to implement it, and shows them how to assess its impact.

ENACT: The Educational Network for Active Civic Transformation aims to teach college students about democracy through engagement with the state legislative process. Built on the values of knowledge, cooperation, justice, and integrity, ENACT is a national, intercollegiate nonpartisan network. The program empowers students to be active participants in democratic processes by connecting with policymakers and community organizations, conducting research and analysis, and informing public policy with evidence and expertise.

Author Biography

Kathleen Cole is professor of political science at Metropolitan State University in Minnesota. Robert W. Glover is associate professor of political science and honors at the University of Maine. Richard J. Meagher is professor of political science at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. Katharine A. Owens is professor in the Department of Politics, Economics, and International Studies and the director of the Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford.